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Category Archives: Teachers – Elementary
Teachers: Get Free Admission to the “Terracotta Army” Exhibition
Governor McAuliffe has announced that K-12 teachers in Virginia can receive free admission to the Terracotta Army: Legacy of the First Emperor of China exhibition at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) in Richmond. Terracotta Army showcases 130 works of art, drawn from the collections of 14 art museums and archaeological institutes across Shaanxi Province in China. Read the VMFA’s press release »
To claim a free ticket, teachers must present their identification card at VMFA’s Visitor Services desk. The exhibition opened November 18, 2017, and will run through March 11, 2018. Continue reading
Free Resources From IBM Watson
Elementary school teachers in Virginia and across the United States are now able to access a new, free online tool, designed by and for teachers, to find highly targeted instructional math resources to support their kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms. Find out more about Teacher Advisor With Watson »
Bite-Size SEL Lessons
“I used to think that snack time was an interruption in the schedule in my early childhood classroom. I offered crackers and water and then asked kids to finish up so we could move on to whatever activity was next.
Last year, however, I found ways in which snack time—previously just a pit stop in our day—could help teach social and emotional skills and build a classroom community in which each child felt valued. My students and I savored our snack time. Here’s how I did it.” Keep reading in Edutopia »
Speak Up Survey – Participate by January 19
ACPS Educators: Each year the Speak Up Survey provides our district with rich data that helps us make important decisions for students. Through this survey, we learn how students use technology, what technologies are important to teachers, how our use of technology aligns with the needs of our families, and more. View a copy of the letter emailed to ACPS parents and educators on Nov. 16 »
In the past, we have received thousands of responses across the district, and this year, we’re aiming for 100% participation. Taking the survey is easy: Continue reading
It’s Geography Awareness Week!
Geography Awareness Week is November 12-18 this year. What a great opportunity to talk with students of all ages about the impact that geography has on their lives, civilization, flora and fauna development—even music! Geography is an interdisciplinary learning path across content areas. Check out these resources »
Virginia Film Festival Features “My Kid Is Not Crazy” on Sunday, Nov. 12
November 12, 2017 | 11 a.m. | St. Anne’s-Belfield School
This Sunday, November 12, the Virginia Film Festival will feature My Kid Is Not Crazy, a documentary that tracks the journey of six children and their families as they become tangled in the nightmare of a disabling and misunderstood illness: Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS). Learn more about the film »
Women in Technology Experience – Nov. 15
November 15, 2017 | 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Greater Richmond Convention Center
The Office of the Virginia Secretary of Technology is thrilled to present the Women in Technology (WIT) Experience, powered by Capital One. This exciting one-day event will take place Wednesday, November 15, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Women from across Virginia, in all stages of their tech careers, will come together to participate in technology training sessions, educational seminars, networking, and a hackathon workshop. Learn more and get registered »
Tear Down the Walls to Create Anytime, Anywhere Learning – Free Webinar on Nov. 9
November 9, 2017 | 2 to 2:30 p.m. | YouTube Live
You’re invited to join Future Ready Schools® and the Alliance for Excellent Education for a webinar on personalized learning: Tear Down the Walls to Create Anytime, Anywhere Learning. Click the link for more info! Registration is required.
Summer Spanish Immersion Trip to Central America – Info Sessions on Nov. 20 & 29
Info Sessions
Monday, November 20 | 3:30 to 5 p.m. (Stop by anytime!) | ESOL Office
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Wednesday, November 29 | 3:30 to 5 p.m. (Stop by anytime!) | COB 246
Are you interested in improving your Spanish-speaking skills? ACPS teachers and administrators are invited to partake in a 2-3 week authentic language and cultural experience, June 16-30 or June 17 – July 9, 2018. Continue reading