Author Archives: Division Compass

Quarterly Assessments

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Dear Classroom Teachers,

The mission of Albemarle County Public Schools states:

Working together as a team, we will end the predictive value of race, class, gender, and special capacities for our children’s success through high-quality teaching and learning for all. We seek to build relationships with families and communities to ensure that every student succeeds.

We will know every student.

Among the key metrics we use to gauge our progress toward accomplishing our mission are our school division’s SOL results. As reported in the SOL Data Review we presented to the school board in September, we made progress by improving student achievement in 75% of the categories used to measure our success. Continue reading →

Albemarle County Considering the Benefits of Adding an Employee Health and Wellness Center: Take Our Survey

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In partnership with ACPS, Albemarle County is beginning the Request for Proposals (RFP) process to explore adding an employee health and wellness center as one of the benefits it offers to employees of ACPS, Local Government, and partner entities. Similar to a few localities in Virginia, this center could offer a range of services to employees, including, but not limited to, primary care, physical therapy, occupational health, pharmacy, and behavioral health. We have three goals in exploring this option: Continue reading →

Virginia Tech Educational Leadership Programs: Three Upcoming Info Sessions

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For over 50 years, Virginia Tech’s Educational Leadership programs have prepared aspiring and current educational administrators throughout the Commonwealth and beyond for the important “next step” in the advancement of their career. Virginia Tech’s Educational Leadership programs are designed to fit the needs of working professionals with fully online and hybrid courses that balance modern academic theory with a focus on practical application.

Interested in learning more? Attend an information session! The following sessions will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and you can attend in person or online: Continue reading →

benefitsFOCUS: Open Enrollment Info Site Now Available!

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In preparation for the upcoming benefits Open Enrollment window (November 1-15), our Open Enrollment info site is now live! This site is your go-to source of information for all things Open Enrollment! Be prepared for this year’s Open Enrollment by taking time to review your benefits options before Open Enrollment starts on November 1. On this site, you will find: Continue reading →

Final Reminder: Change Your Password Before Oct. 13

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Reminder: All employees and secondary students are required to change their ACPS password by October 13, 2023. Any staff member or secondary student who has not changed their password since June 1, 2023, will be prompted to do so on October 13.

We encourage you to use our Self Password Portal to change your ACPS password. If you experience any technical issues or need assistance with your password, please contact the ACPS Service Desk during normal business hours at 434-975-9444.

benefitsFOCUS: Next Week Is National Retirement Security Week. Are You Saving Toward Retirement?

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Did you know that retirement benefits under VRS Plan 1 or 2 will, at most, replace 50-60% of a member’s pre-retirement income? If you’re a VRS Hybrid Plan member, that number decreases to 30% under the defined benefit portion of the Hybrid Plan. Whether you’re a VRS member or not, saving toward your retirement now can help give you options later in life, when you may not want or be able to work. Plus, many of the retirement savings options available to you as an ACPS employee allow you to save on a pre-tax basis, which helps you lower your taxable income now—while you’re working! Continue reading →

October ACPS TechKnow: Digital Citizenship Week

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Welcome to the first edition of ACPS TechKnow, a monthly series to keep students, families and staff in the know about all things technology within ACPS! In addition to featuring articles in the Compass for employees, we’ll communicate with families and secondary students via email about common topics.

This month’s topic: Digital Citizenship Week!

Did you know that ACPS is certified in Digital Citizenship through a partnership with Common Sense Media? As part of the certification, schools are teaching students how to use technology in safe and healthy ways. As a division, we would like to highlight the importance of this work during National Digital Citizenship Week, October 16-20. Continue reading →

UFLI Professional Development Opportunity – Oct. 18

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The Office of Professional Development is excited to share that we will be hosting a one-hour work session at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18, to support the implementation of the UFLI in our elementary classrooms. The University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI, pronounced “you fly”) focuses on teacher development and reader development in an effort to improve literacy outcomes for children learning to read. This session is capped at 60 attendees, so don’t delay; register today! Continue reading →

Reminder: Change Your Password Before Oct. 13

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As a reminder, all employees and secondary students are required to change their ACPS password by October 13, 2023. Any staff member or secondary student who has not changed their password since June 1, 2023, will be prompted to do so on October 13.

Did you know that you can use our Self Password Portal to change your ACPS password? Enroll today to start managing your ACPS password independently! Continue reading →