School administrators and teachers: Please consider these findings and recommendations as you consider development of behavior management plans for the remainder of this year and into next year. Continue reading
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Age of Jefferson: Free, Online 6-Week Course
This President’s Day, February 17, in tribute to Thomas Jefferson’s legacy in public education, the University of Virginia and Monticello are launching their first-ever, collaborative Massive Open Online Course, providing a unique opportunity for anyone, anywhere, to learn about the “Age of Jefferson.” Continue reading
Parenting Power Workshop on March 15
Super FAFSA Week Is Coming to PVCC This Saturday, Feb. 8
Super FAFSA Week (formerly known as Super Saturday) is a service project offered by the Virginia Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (VASFAA) where individuals seeking funding for postsecondary education receive FREE, professional assistance in completing the federal financial aid form, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is the form used by colleges, universities, and career-technical schools across the country to determine eligibility for federal and many state financial aid programs.
This Saturday, February 8, Piedmont Virginia Community College will be hosting this financial aid assistance event! Continue reading
Budget Update
Dear Colleagues:
Last evening, the School Board signaled their support for sending my funding request to the Board of Supervisors with no change. The School Board will take a formal vote at their February 13 meeting. They also will include in their resolution, a list of potential expenditure cuts that would be considered if the request is not fully funded once we receive final state and local government revenue numbers. Continue reading
Green Workday Standard Operating Procedure
On Friday, March 28, 2014, the school division will offer eligible employees the opportunity to participate in a “Green Workday.” School staff will commute via internet and telephone. Buildings will be in “weekend mode,” with reduced use of heating and air conditioning, fuel, and electricity. Students will not be attending school. Continue reading
VRS Hybrid Retirement Plan: Opt-In Window Open Through April 30
The Opt-In period for the new VRS Hybrid plan is open now through April 30. All current Plan 1 and Plan 2 members, with the exception of those currently in hazardous duty positions, are eligible to opt in to the new plan during this one-time enrollment window. Information sessions are scheduled at various locations. HR staff members will present information about the new VRS Hybrid Plan and answer any questions you may have. Continue reading
Celebrate Digital Learning Day this Feb. 5!
This Wednesday, February 5, is Digital Learning Day! Many of our schools have activities planned to help spotlight the ways our excellent educators use contemporary learning technologies as cognitive, creating and connecting tools. In fact, interviews with educators and footage from Albemarle County Public Schools will be used as part of a video that will be featured at the Library of Congress this Wednesday.
More in-depth background on how U.S. educators are integrating digital resources and activities into instruction are available through the following links, plus, if you participate in Digital Learning Day activities, you may be able to earn professional development recertification points. Please reach out to the Ed Tech team at edtech@k12albemarle.org for questions and support! Continue reading
Virginia License Renewal Information: Virginia History or State and Local Government
Any individual licensed and endorsed to teach middle school civics or economics or high school government or history who is seeking renewal of such license is required to demonstrate knowledge of Virginia history or state and local government by completing a module or professional development course specifically related to Virginia history or state and local government that has a value of five professional development points. This requirement applies for purposes of the individual’s next or initial renewal occurring after July 1, 2014. Successful completion of the Virginia State and Local Civic Education Module will satisfy this renewal requirement. Please print and submit the module certificate to Beth Churms, Licensure Specialist. Continue reading
2014-15 Administrator Vacancies
Albemarle County Public Schools is seeking dynamic, innovative educators to lead our schools. The following openings currently are posted on the Human Resources Job Opportunities website for internal applicants only: Principal – Meriwether Lewis Elementary School (Apply by February 14!); Assistant Principal Anticipated Vacancies; Principal Anticipated Vacancies. Continue reading