Employee Engagement Survey Closes Tomorrow: Don’t Miss Your Chance to Contribute!

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Last call! Our 2024 Employee Engagement Survey closes tomorrow, Friday, March 22. We encourage every employee to share their feedback… teachers, teaching assistants, instructional coaches, school nurses, bus drivers, food service associates, custodians, EDEP assistants, school counselors, office associates… everyone! The survey only takes about 5 minutes to complete. Don’t miss this chance to help us create a more supportive working environment for you and your colleagues! Continue reading

Canva for Education

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The Department of Technology is happy to share that we’ve recently launched Canva for Education across the division! All staff, teachers and students now have access to the all-in-one visual communication platform, 100% free! Whatever you want to create—presentations, posters, videos, digital whiteboarding, newsletters, a teacher portal, or websites to connect with parents—you can do it all in Canva. Continue reading

Urgent Update: Status of Collective Bargaining

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The School Board Subcommittee on Collective Bargaining and the Albemarle Education Association (AEA) have come to an agreement concerning a draft resolution that the School Board will consider in an upcoming meeting. This resolution will set the parameters and “guardrails” for the process of collective bargaining in ACPS.

When a school division in Virginia contemplates authorizing collective bargaining with employees, there is a process and timeline to follow that will look something like this: Continue reading

Planning to Attend Our All-Welcome Meeting on March 29? Please RSVP by Friday!

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Superintendent Haas will host the second All-Welcome Meeting on Friday, March 29, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Monticello High School Forum. These gatherings provide a unique opportunity for employees to engage directly with the superintendent and executive staff and gain insights into the latest developments, initiatives, and future plans of the school division.

All employees are welcome! Our March 29 meeting will include refreshments (bagels, donuts and coffee) and three door prizes (ACPS apparel or a book of your choice). We’ll briefly discuss the state of our 2024-25 budget and then answer your questions from the question box! Joining Dr. Haas for Q&A will be AEA Vice President and Journey Middle School reading interventionist, Mary McIntyre.

If you plan to attend, please RSVP by Friday, March 22.

Make Sure Your Budget Is Ready for Summer: Join an Info Session This Week!

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Attention non-exempt 10- and 11-month employees! Is your budget ready for summer? Enjoy summer break without worry. Start your dedicated summer savings account today to cover expenses while school is out. ACPS has partnered with UVA Community Credit Union to help you get started! Please see the flyer below for details or join one of our upcoming virtual information sessions to learn more:

  • TODAY! Monday, March 18 | 2 to 3 p.m.
  • Wednesday, March 20 | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
  • Friday, March 22 | 10 to 11 a.m.
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Follow-up from ELA Presentation on March 5

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Dear Teachers, K-5:

Thank you for your attendance and engagement last Tuesday, March 5, as we listened to Dr. Kristin Conradi Smith’s presentation, Science of Reading: The Shift, Seven Myths, and Our Opportunity. As we embark on the exciting journey of implementing HMH Into Reading and embracing new English Language Arts (ELA) Standards of Learning, we are mindful of the pivotal role each of you plays in shaping the future of literacy education in Albemarle County. Dr. Conradi Smith’s session was a catalyst for fostering a shared understanding of evidence-based literacy instruction (EBLI). To receive professional development points for your attendance, and to provide feedback, complete this Google Form: Continue reading

Mary Baldwin University Wants to Help You Work Toward Teacher Licensure

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Mary Baldwin University’s School of Education is here to support you as you strive to begin or complete your journey toward teacher licensure or to add on an additional endorsement or degree. Our Teacher Education Program goes beyond preparing superior teachers. We identify the greatest needs in today’s classrooms and fill the gaps, so well that 77% of our graduates teach in areas with the most critical shortages in Virginia. Continue reading

Artificial Intelligence & WeVideo: PD to Support Your Teaching

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The ACPS Learning Technology Team is thrilled to announce two exciting professional development series: leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and getting to know WeVideo, our new video editing platform. By integrating AI and media storytelling into your instruction, you can offer students an engaging and inclusive learning experience! We look forward to having you join these enriching professional development series! Continue reading