Monthly Archives: January 2014

Growing Leaders of Tomorrow: Mindsets, Diversity, and the Dream

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MLK, Jr.As part of their 2014 Community MLK Celebration, the University of Virginia Curry School of Education presents Growing Leaders of Tomorrow: Mindsets, Diversity, and the Dream on Wednesday January 29, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Bavaro Hall, Room 116.

During this session, we will extend discussions about mindsets held during the fall semester. Through his provocative poetry and positive rap, Mr. Omékongo Dibinga will share stories about those who both hindered and fostered his journey into a growth mindset. He then will describe motivational tools that can be used to cultivate growth mindsets among all members of diverse communities. Come join us for what promises to be a useful and enlightening experience that is in keeping with Dr. King’s dream! Please RSVP to this free public event. Continue reading →

ING Unsung Heroes Awards Program

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ING Unsung Heroes LogoEach year, ING Unsung Heroes selects 100 educators to receive $2,000 to help fund their innovative class projects. Three of those are chosen to receive the top awards of an additional $5,000, $10,000 and $25,000. Find out more about this program. View the 2013 award winners.

ING Unsung Heroes Awards Program is administered by Scholarship Management Services, a division of Scholarship America. Scholarship Management Services is the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarship and tuition reimbursement programs for corporations, foundations, associations and individuals.

Apply by April 30, 2014.

University of Phoenix Teacher Appreciation Scholarship

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University of PhoenixInterested in pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Education or a Master of Arts in Education degree at University of Phoenix?

University of Phoenix has announced a competitive, time-sensitive Teacher Appreciation Scholarship program that could result in a full-tuition scholarship for you! Only the first 200 Qualified Applications that meet the defined eligibility criteria will be considered. Visit the Teacher Appreciation Scholarship web page to learn more. Continue reading →

100th Day of School is Coming Up in February!

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100 Days of SchoolSnow and cold weather may determine the exact date, but make no mistake that the 100th day of school will happen in February, and Safe Schools/Healthy Students is again providing supplies for Pre-K, kindergarten and first grade students to make a “100th Day Crown!”

Visit our web page to see the details and order your materials. (Orders must be placed by January 17 and will be delivered to classrooms no later than February 3 or 4.)

Get Involved in Digital Learning Day This February 5!

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Reading GroupDigital Learning Day is one day out of the year dedicated to making a difference for digital learners around the world. February 5, 2014 is quickly approaching, and we’d like to encourage you to join in the celebration and share a digital learning activity you plan to engage your students in with the world! See who is participating and find out about the learning activities they have planned. Take the pledge to support Digital Learning in your classroom. You can also visit the Digital Learning Day website for additional activities and ideas. Please reach out to the Ed Tech team at edtech@k12albemarle.org for questions and support!

Opportunities Professional Development Sessions Are Starting This Week!

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PD Opportunities CatalogPlease visit the ACPS Professional Development website to sign up!

Maker Infused Projects and the English Curriculum is being offered on Wednesday, January 8. Come see examples of teacher collaboration, maker infused projects, student work, lesson plans, and strategies that can help you think about how to begin implementing the project based learning and maker infused curriculum pathways into your classes!