Tuesday, April 11, 2017 | 6 to 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theater
UVA’s Curry School of Education will present Innovations in Education: The Future of Early Childhood Opportunities on Tuesday, April 11, as part of the 2017 Tom Tom Founders Festival. Connect with the event on Facebook »
“Sit still. It’s the mantra of every classroom.
But that is changing as evidence builds that taking brief activity breaks during the day helps children learn and be more attentive in class, and a growing number of programs designed to promote movement are being adopted in schools.” Keep reading in the New York Times »
What Superintendent Moran has to say: Continue reading
The Human Resources Department would like to make you aware of opportunities currently posted on our Job Listings site. Click on the following links to learn more about the application process: Assistant Principal Intern | Learning Technology Integrator (LTI)
Teachers: If you’re interested in being considered for a transfer, or if your position has been reduced for the 2017-18 school year, click here to view all vacancies.
To view Extended Day Enrichment Program (EDEP) vacancies, click here and type “EDEP” in the Search engine. Continue reading
Saturday, April 1, 2017 | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | James Madison University
The Virginia Council for Learning Disabilities (VCLD) is still accepting registrations for their 2017 Spring Symposium, “Dynamic Learning Strategies: Getting Everyone Engaged!” Registration and continental breakfast begin at 8 a.m. Symposium events are scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Festival Conference and Student Center at James Madison University in Harrisonburg. More details »
March 23, 2017 | 6:30 p.m. | CATEC
Tomorrow evening, March 23, the School Board will conduct a work session focused on the school division’s three academies—Albemarle High School’s Math, Engineering & Science Academy (MESA); Monticello’s Health and Medical Sciences Academy (HMSA); and Western Albemarle’s Environmental Studies Academy (ESA). Also included is a review and discussion of programs offered at the Charlottesville Albemarle Technical Education Center (CATEC). The work session will be held at CATEC beginning at 6:30 p.m. Get more details »
Can’t make it to the meeting in person? Tune in to the live stream »
The Office of Emergency Management recommends that all residents and businesses in the Charlottesville-Albemarle region register for the CodeRED Weather Warning. By registering, residents may receive tornado, severe thunderstorm, and flash flood warnings. Subscribers can select the type of messages they would like to receive as well as how they are warned, including phone, text and email. Learn more »
Now through March 26, don’t miss the opportunity to visit the ACPS Visual Arts Festival at Fashion Square Mall! Around 1,100 pieces of student artwork are on display, and every school is represented. View a map of exhibits »
Monday, April 24, 2017 | 6 to 8 p.m. | Monticello High School
On April 24, all Charlottesville/Albemarle middle school students and parents are invited to attend BOLT—a fun family event promoting healthy lifestyles and leadership through drug and alcohol education. Parents will hear from UVA’s Gordie Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, while students will hear from David Flood, a national motivational speaker. A free Bojangles’ dinner will be served from 6 to 6:30. Registration is required. Please visit www.youchoosecville.com to register, or click here.
Questions? Please contact Kate Modica at katherine.modica@regionten.org.
Virginia Cooperative Extension provides affordable water testing and interpretation for wells and springs of households in Albemarle County, the City of Charlottesville, and the surrounding counties. Affordable water testing and information about water quality and well and spring care and maintenance will be offered for homeowners this April. Registration is now open for the 2017 Drinking Water Clinic. Continue reading
Looking for an activity to engage your students in the interview process, writing, and even multimedia production? Check out On Coming to America: Small Moments, Big Meanings, including online lessons with structured opportunities for students to listen to, learn from, and honor the stories of others and, in the process, document and celebrate small moments in history from their own communities and across the globe.