Communicating With Parents Who Don’t Speak English: A Guide for Teachers and Staff

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Division Compass

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Communicating With English Learner Families: A Guide for Teachers and Staff (March 8, 2018)

Suppose one of your students has been coming to school late and her grades are starting to slip. You call home to discuss with the parent, but it’s clear that the woman who answers the phone doesn’t understand English. You hang up and wonder how you can communicate better with your student’s family.

Did you know that Albemarle County Public Schools has an interpreting and translating system that can help staff bridge the gap with limited English speaking parents? Continue reading →

2015 Women’s STEM Forum – April 24

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Division Compass

Battelle invites your students to the 2015 Women’s Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Forum on Friday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the UVA Northfork Research Park, Town Center II, 4th floor conference center. Battelle is targeting 5-8 students per school in 10th-11th grade. Continue reading →

Albemarle E-Paystubs Account Login Changes

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Division Compass

We heard your concerns! In response, we’ve made some changes to the sign-on validation for the Albemarle E-Paystubs (Greenshades) website, where you view and print your W-2 and monthly paystubs. Effective immediately, you are able to set a custom password for your account. Continue reading →

Mark Your Calendar: 2015 Employee Recognition & Service Celebration – April 23

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Division Compass

Don’t forget to RSVP by this Friday, April 17!

PLEDGE TO WEAR BLUE on April 13th!

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Division Compass

PLEDGE TO WEAR BLUE on April 13th to show your commitment to keep kids safe! April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month; in support, Prevent Child Abuse Virginia invites you to WEAR BLUE on Monday, April 13th, 2015! On this day, individuals and organizations across Virginia will band together to make a visible commitment to preventing child abuse and supporting strong families and healthy children throughout the Commonwealth. Learn how to get involved »

Mathematics SOL & Mathematics SOL Curriculum Framework Review Committee

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Division Compass

VDOE is now accepting applications from qualified individuals who are interested in serving on a committee to review both the Mathematics SOL and Mathematics SOL Curriculum Framework this summer in Richmond. Applicants must be teachers, principals, administrators, content specialists, or others who have expertise with the content areas and the standards. All nominees, including those who have previously served, must complete and submit the Web-based application using ICAPS by April 27. Learn more »

Wellness: Broadening Prevention Conference, May 3-4, 2015

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Division Compass

The second annual statewide prevention conference will occur Sunday-Monday, May 3-4, 2015, at the Doubletree by Hilton in Williamsburg. Intended for grass-roots prevention workers and their supervisors from throughout the Commonwealth, this event is the one, cross-discipline prevention training event in Virginia. Get the details »

Journey to the Student-Centered Makerspace

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Division Compass

Schools and communities across the United States and around the world are creating “maker spaces” for adults and students to design, create, build and engineer using a variety of tools. Read the story of how one teacher created an interest-driven space for students in the eSchool News article, Journey to the student-centered makerspace.

It’s Not Gonna Be Your Grandma’s West Side Story!

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Division Compass

Monticello High School drama students will present the popular musical, West Side Story, May 7-10, but with a twist—all the dance scenes have been modernized and choreographed by students Alex Espinosa Navarro and Gabriela David Guzman.