Welcome to the seventh issue of Spotlight on Equity Education! In this article, we’re highlighting Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and our ACPS Diversity Resource Teachers at Lakeside Middle School. We’ll also talk about next steps and considerations for teachers pursuing a micro-credential or certification in Culturally Responsive Teaching. Continue reading
ACPS has extended the donation deadline for our 2023 Employee Fundraiser to Friday, May 19! As was shared in the April 28 Superintendent’s Weekly Check-in and a May 5 Compass post, the beneficiary of this year’s employee fundraiser is Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry.
Check out this video on the many ways that Loaves & Fishes serves our Albemarle community:
You can donate using a debit or credit card, or with PayPal, by clicking on the link below: (After you enter your gift amount, please also provide the name of your school or department.)
The Department of Technology is now accepting applications for the position of Learning Technology Integrator for the 2023-24 school year! Learning Technology Integrators (LTIs) partner with schools to support effective and responsible use of technology and to support school-wide goals through collaborative planning, modeling, reflecting, co-teaching, and professional learning. Please view the job posting for more information and to apply.
Questions? Contact Kley Todd.
In case you missed it in last week’s Superintendent’s Weekly Check-in, the beneficiary of the 2023 ACPS Employee Fundraiser is Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry! Our fundraiser is open now and will run through Friday, May 12. We invite you to show your ACPS spirit and donate $1 or more to our fundraiser! Continue reading
As we announced in the Compass article on April 21, the Department of Technology is performing division-wide health checkups on all staff laptops to ensure that everyone has a safe, reliable and consistent laptop experience. We encourage you to make your appointment before the end-of-year rush! To schedule your laptop health checkup, contact your school or department’s Technology Support Specialist (TSS).
Before your appointment, you’ll need to back up all of the files on your laptop. Continue reading
Throughout the spring semester, the Employee Voice and Action Committee (EVAAC) has been evaluating several issues related to working conditions for ACPS employees. At this point, we would like to share an update on our work pertaining to personal leave, which is earned by 10- and 11-month employees. (This should not be confused with annual leave, which is earned by 12-month employees.) In addition to sharing this update, we are asking 10- and 11-month employees for input to guide our next steps. Continue reading
The William & Mary School-University Resource Network (SURN) has published their summer 2023 online professional learning opportunities, open to practicing K-12 teachers. For more information, view their Summer 2023 Flyer or visit the Online Professional Learning at SURN web page.
Dear Colleagues,
Happy National School Principals’ Day!
I want to take a moment to appreciate the incredible work that you do. As school leaders, you set a tone for the culture that you want to see in your buildings. You bring passion for education to your community and, in doing so, you give your passion to your students and colleagues. Principals shape a school’s vision for success and set a commitment to high standards. You create a culture in which both employees and students make learning central to anything they do. You manage people, data and processes. The best principals cultivate leadership in others and know that relationships are at the heart of a school community. Continue reading
Our Nationwide Retirement Specialist, Lynn Robinette, is available for individual virtual consultations on an ongoing basis, but each month, she reserves a week of appointment openings for Albemarle County employees. Appointments are available this May 8-12!
The Nationwide 457b Deferred Compensation Plan is available to ACPS employees who wish to save additional money toward retirement through pre-tax payroll deductions. Employees can schedule a time to learn more about the 457b Plan, enroll, review their existing account, make changes, and consolidate other retirement assets into the plan. Continue reading