Author Archives: Division Compass

benefits FOCUS – Special Open Enrollment Edition

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benefits FOCUSSpecial Edition – June 13, 2014

What’s the BIG news?

The annual Open Enrollment period will begin this Sunday, June 15th! This year, ALL benefits-eligible employees must log-in to the Open Enrollment site, review your information, make any changes you want (if applicable), and then hit the CONFIRM button to save your visit—even if you are not currently enrolled in our medical/dental/Flexible Spending Account (FSA), do not wish to do so for next year, or are not planning on making any changes to your current benefits. Continue reading →

End of Year!

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Superintendent Pam MoranDear Colleagues:

It has been an extraordinary year of learning for the more than 13,200 students who attend our schools!

When I visited classrooms this year, I saw young people building and sustaining creativity, engaging in critical thinking, working collaboratively, and communicating effectively, acquiring learning competencies that will serve them for a lifetime. Continue reading →

Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF

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Trick-or-Treat for UNICEFLast year, Fifth Grade Teacher Helen Miller at Paul H. Cale Elementary School participated in Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF, recruiting her students to raise funds so that children can have access to clean water, nutrition, medicine and education.

Can you help rally your school to help save lives this year? Our impact is much greater when the whole community works together! And, it’s the perfect service-learning resource. Sign up for your materials today »

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SchoolCenter Transition and Profile Page Set-up Open Lab – June 20

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Computer TrainingDo you have a SchoolCenter teacher website? Have you set up your new Teacher Profile Page yet? This summer, SchoolCenter is expiring and new Teacher Profile Pages are going live. Are you ready? Get the face-to-face help you need to transition into the 2014-15 school year through the SchoolCenter Transition and Profile Page Set-up Open Lab.

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VSUP Conferences – June 25 and Fall 2014

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VSUP LogoCheck out the 2014 summer and fall professional development opportunities hosted by the Virginia School-University Partnership (VSUP):

Summer Leadership Conference – Register by June 11!
Visit the conference web page »

  • TOPIC: Teaching 21st Century Learners, Division Initiatives: Best Practices & Lessons Learned
  • AUDIENCE: Superintendents, Central Office and School Administrators, Supervisors, Lead Teachers
  • WHEN: Wednesday, June 25, 2014, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • WHERE: Charlottesville High School

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Stipend Positions Available: DART Seeking School Web Editors

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Web EditorStarting next school year, the Department of Accountability, Research & Technology (DART) is implementing a new division-wide web management structure for the school websites.

The school-based ALCP stipend position will be called the School Content Coordinator. This position will focus solely on content curation.

The division-based DART stipend position will be called the School Web Editor. This position will focus on the technical task of updating websites with the content provided by the School Content Coordinators. DART currently is seeking interested individuals for six (6) Web Editor positions. Continue reading →

Employee Needs & Engagement Survey from ACPS & AEA – Participate by June 13

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Satisfaction SurveyDear Albemarle County Schools Educators,

As the year draws to a close, I hope that you know how much we all—students, colleagues, parents, and community members—appreciate what you do daily to provide learning and support for young people. You have a life-long impact, and you make a positive difference for all our children every day.

When you have a few minutes, please complete the Employee Needs and Engagement Survey. Continue reading →

Schedule for Required Summer/August PD Sessions Now Available!

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Summer 2014 PD OpportunitiesThe Summer 2014 Professional Development Catalog now includes the August sessions! Take a moment to register for any and all sessions you plan to participate in during the month of July or on August 11 and 12. If you have questions about any of the required sessions, please talk with your principal or visit Summer/August 2014 Professional Development Requirements.

To check your registrations, log in to the Summer 2014 Professional Development Catalog using the “Sign In” link in the upper right-hand corner. Refresh your browser window and look for the “My Enrollments” link on the left. If you want to un-enroll in a session, click the check box beside it and delete the item.