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PLU FAQs

PLU FAQs

Q.

What does PLU mean?

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PLU stands for professional learning unit.

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How do I know if I need a PLU?

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Alabama educators with education administration or instructional leadership certification are required to earn at least 5 PLUs every 5 years to keep their certificates current.

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What does it mean when PLUs are ACLD-approved?

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ACLD stands for the Alabama Council for Leadership Development. The ACLD approves all of LLP's PLUs.

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How many ACLD-approved PLUs must I receive for recertification?

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Educators in Alabama with school administration or instructional leadership certification must earn at least 3 ACLD-approved PLUs every 5 years. Their other 2 PLUs can be local PLUs or ACLD-approved.

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