The PD Team is excited to offer ALL ACPS educators another amazing summer of learning! All licensed instructional staff will participate in at least two 3-hour sessions that support our Digital Learning Initiative (DLI) from the Summer 2017 PD Course Catalog, including sessions offered July 10-13, July 17-20, and August 18. Continue reading
Category Archives: Teachers – Elementary
Free STEM Activities, Lessons & Resources
Science Friday offers free STEM activities, lessons, and resources for teachers and informal educators. You can even sort the resources by grade level, duration, and subject. Get started »
The Science Friday Initiative is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the public’s access to science and scientific information.
Win a Free Professional Learning Trip to Milan
Professional Learning. In Italy. With Anthony Bourdain. For Free. Education First, in conjunction with The Virginia School-University Partnership (VSUP), is offering you and a colleague a chance to attend their Global Leadership Summit in Milan this July, with keynote speaker Anthony Bourdain—for free. This trip includes a four-night stay, airfare, and a two-day leadership conference on The Future of Food. Enter now for your chance to win »
ACPS Teacher Summer Reading Project – Sign up by May 26
The mission of the Teacher Summer Reading Project is to diversity book lists and classroom shelves so that all ACPS students see themselves reflected in the literature available in our schools, and so that students continue to be exposed to multiple perspectives.
How to Participate: Select and read one of the books offered this summer. Once you sign up, the book will be delivered to you in the Pony. Sign-up by May 26. Learn more »
James Patterson’s $1.75 Million Giveaway to Support Classroom Libraries – Enter by July 31
Thanks to the generosity of James Patterson, Scholastic Reading Club is excited to announce that teachers (PK-12) have a chance to win a $500 grant to help build their classroom libraries. Plus, winners will receive 500 Bonus Points from Scholastic Reading Club. A total of 3,500 teachers and classrooms will be selected to win. Teachers: Enter here »
Entries will be accepted until July 31, 2017, at 11:59 p.m. Continue reading
FREE Teleconference: Solving Disproportionality & Achieving Equity – May 17
Teacher Compensation Survey: Results & Next Steps
Greetings, Albemarle County Public Schools educators: I am writing to share information about the results from the recent compensation survey that 60% of our teachers completed. I want to thank everyone for taking time to complete the survey. We value our teachers. You have a tremendous responsibility to educate and care for our young people, and you work hard. In light of this, our School Board recently asked us to study your compensation so that they may deliberate any changes to our Board adopted strategies that may appear necessary. Continue reading
Free Two-Day Computer Science Academy, July 27-28
Join St. Anne’s-Belfield School July 27-28 for a FREE, immersive workshop aiming to prepare educators to teach tech.
The Learn to Learn IV: CS Institute will provide participants with an opportunity to learn and get hands on with new computer science skills and tools. After completing the free two-day workshop, you will come away with a lesson plan infused with computer science to try out in your classroom as well as a community of educators who can provide support and guidance for your journey into computer science integration. Space is limited—register today!
Teacher Appreciation Day at DSW: Save 20% on May 2
Tuesday, May 2, is Teacher Appreciation Day at DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse! For one day only, school employees who present a valid school ID or paystub can save 20% on merchandise. Get your coupon »
ReinventED Community Convening – April 25
Tuesday, April 25, 2017 | 6 to 9 p.m. | i.Lab at UVA
Calling all students, educators, and innovators! The ReinventED Community Convening aims to bring everyone together to connect, catalyze and create change. Anyone interested in improving education is welcome to attend—students (kindergarten through college), entrepreneurs, educators, administrators, innovators, and more. Participants will learn from one another, pitch ideas for projects, and collaboratively design the future of education. Register now »