The Department of Technology is excited to announce that they are now accepting applications for the position of Learning Technology Integrator for the 2024-25 school year! Learning Technology Integrators (LTIs) are licensed educators who partner with schools and teachers to support the effective, engaging and responsible integration of technology into the classroom through collaborative planning, modeling, reflecting, and co-teaching. Continue reading
While you’re taking some well-deserved time away from your work over Spring Break, we encourage you to prioritize something equally important: your physical and financial well-being. Take advantage of the downtime and schedule an annual physical (Check out our BeWell Bucks campaign articles!) AND review your retirement savings strategies (Don’t have one? NOW is a great time to start!) with one of our Lincoln 403b, Nationwide 457, or Hybrid Plan/Commonwealth of Virginia 457 plan representatives. (Contact information is available on our Retirement Savings web page.) Take time to take care of YOU: Future YOU will thank you!
Also, remember: This week’s pay is the third payroll in March. The only deductions taken from a third payroll in a month are taxes, mandatory deductions like child support and garnishments, and payments for amounts owed. Normal deductions will resume in the April 12 pay. Please keep this in mind as you review your pay stub in the ADP Employee Portal.
Attention Pre-K & Kindergarten Teachers: The Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program (VKRP) spring testing window is April 15 – May 10. We know you will have Virginia Language & Literacy Screener (VALLS) testing in April as well. We are providing the following information for your planning purposes.
All preschool and kindergarten teachers are required to administer the following assessments and enter the data prior to May 10, 2024: Continue reading
Hello, BeWell Wizards! Can you believe it’s already been a month since we launched our BeWell Bucks: Invest in Your Health Wealth campaign? Time flies when you’re focused on wellness!
Are you making use of the “Find Care” tools available at Anthem.com to find community providers that fit your health and wellness needs? Your feedback matters, and we’re eager to know how we can better support you in taking control of your health.
To further empower you in this journey, we’re back with Issue 2 of our campaign and we’re diving deeper into understanding In-Network vs. Out-of-Network Coverage as well as offering Tips and Tricks to help you feel prepared for your appointments. Continue reading
Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated recommendations for how people can protect themselves and their communities from respiratory viruses, including COVID-19. In response, Albemarle County Public Schools has updated our COVID-19 guidance and practices.
Please visit our COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies web page for details, including helpful information on the steps you can take if you have symptoms of a respiratory virus* and what to do if you test positive for COVID-19. We’ve also updated our guidance on when students and employees can return to normal activities following a respiratory illness. Continue reading
Volume 1, Issue 17
The sooner you start planning for retirement, the easier it can be. If you wait, it could take much more per pay period to achieve the same goal. Let’s get started! Schedule a free 30-minute virtual consultation with one of our Nationwide consultants to learn more about Albemarle County’s 457(b) deferred compensation plan. Through a 457(b) plan, you can contribute to your account each pay period; invest that money so it can potentially grow into a lot more; and use tools to monitor your account and make adjustments as needed.
Appointments are set aside for ACPS employees next week, April 1-5! To schedule, scan the QR code in the flyer below or visit https://bit.ly/ACVA457. Continue reading
Restorative Practices are designed to strengthen relationships between individuals and within communities through an intentional focus on managing behaviors. Most restorative work is done proactively to build healthy communities and strengthen ownership of behaviors. The Department of Student Services invites you to visit their Restorative News SharePoint site for a collection of resources on discipline, threat assessment, restorative practices, and STEP (Short-Term Education Plan), plus monthly news articles! Continue reading
Preparing for and navigating your financial future is easier than you might think. Your Defined Contribution (DC) Plans Retirement Specialist is ready to help answer your questions about saving, investing, planning and more! Join facilitator Steven McGregor for an upcoming seminar or individual account review! These opportunities are open to all ACPS employees and may be most beneficial for VRS Hybrid Plan members. Continue reading
ACPS Educators: Less than four weeks remain to submit your application for a 2024-25 Shannon Grant! Last year, the Shannon Foundation awarded over $24,000 to fund 16 projects created by Albemarle County and Charlottesville City educators. You can revisit our summer news release to read about the innovative project work your ACPS colleagues are doing this school year with Shannon Grant funding. Continue reading