UA Parent Teacher Leadership Academy

A leadership program that provides parents and teachers with opportunities to develop their skills as leaders within their school communities.

The Parent Teacher Leadership Academy (PTLA) is a leadership program that provides selected parents and teachers with opportunities to develop their knowledge and abilities as leaders within their school communities. Both parents and teachers are selected for participation by their school’s principal.

Photos from Alabaster City Schools's post

03/04/2026

Great night with Alabaster City Schools for our PTLA on the road session! Proud of their innovative ideas and commitment to support students!

Photos from UA Parent Teacher Leadership Academy's post

10/14/2025

Our 2nd PTLA session is this week on Oct. 16! Participants: please check your email to RSVP. We look forward to seeing you there!

09/11/2025

The Parent Teacher Leadership Academy is all about unlocking the leadership potential of parents and teachers to become powerful partners in their children’s education. Since 2007, each year around 100 parents and teachers from multiple school districts in Tuscaloosa and west/central Alabama have graduated from the program! School teams collaborate on a school project based on a school improvement goal. We meet six times a year to develop projects and discuss topics like academic success, school relationships, and community partnerships, all led by experienced educators and faculty. ✏️