The Department of Technology Welcomes You to the 2020-21 School Year!

Technology Team

Here are some important updates for you:

ACPS Child Care Program Survey – Please Respond by Aug. 17

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Dear Colleagues:

We are in the process of developing a program to provide child care for our teachers and classified staff when schools reopen on September 8. If you are interested in using this program, please take a few moments to complete the ACPS Employee Child Care Survey by Monday, August 17. Your responses will help us continue our planning.

Here’s what we have determined so far: Continue reading

Significant Improvements Coming to the ACPS Website!

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Dear Colleagues:

As of tomorrow morning, the ACPS website, including all school and department web pages, will have a completely new look. This change will bring several significant improvements to your virtual experiences with the school division. You’ll find our web pages to be more visually appealing with streamlined navigation, making it easier and quicker to access useful information. Continue reading

Technology Update: Internet Access Options

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The Department of Technology is working to support you and your students by making sure each family has a stable, reliable internet connection that is capable of streaming video and can be used for a sustained period of time. We will support each school as they work on a case-by-case basis to determine the best solution for each family’s internet connection need(s) based on several factors, including financial need and service area location.

Currently, we have the following Internet Access Options for students and families who do not currently have internet, or adequate internet: Continue reading

Return to School Accommodation and Leave Requests

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As we approach the start of the 2020-21 school year on Tuesday, September 8, we understand that staff may need to request leave or other accommodations because they are unable to fulfill the duties and work expectations of their positions. Human Resources has provided information about accommodation requests; leave requests; separation of employment; outstanding contracts; and important dates and deadlines in the following document: Return to School Accommodation and Leave Requests.

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