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AEL
Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL)
Administrators must be knowledgeable in curriculum and instruction, be skillful in data gathering and analysis, be able to set goals, be skillful in conducting effective conferences, have team-building skills and conflict resolution skills, and have mentoring and coaching skills.
In order to meet these expectations, Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) was developed. This three-day, research-based, and engaging training is required for teacher appraisers and is the co-requisite for the Texas-Teacher Evaluation Support System (T-TESS). Administrators who have an ILD Certification will not be required to take AEL.
Upcoming AEL Trainings
Select a preferred date and register for an upcoming face-to-face training. To see the cost, please add the training to your cart.
- June 16-18, 2025
- July 29-31, 2025
- August 12-14, 2025
- September 23-25, 2025
- October 21-23, 2025
NOTE: Registration opens in August for all fall workshops.
Certificate Search
To look and print your AEL certificate, visit the TEA AEL Certificate Lookup page.
To look and print your ILD certificate, visit the TEA ILD Certificate Lookup page.
Get in Touch
If you have any questions regarding Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL), contact Jeff Smith. You can also visit the TEA website for articles, certificates, and additional resources to support the AEL training.