Category Archives: Teachers – Elementary

Careers that Count: A Virtual Field Trip with the NBA – May 4

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Discovery Education LogoJoin Discovery Education and Jr. NBA for Careers that Count, a virtual field trip to the NBA headquarters, Madison Square Garden, and Madison Square Boys & Girls Club in New York for an inside look at how math is brought to life through careers in basketball. Meet NBA basketball players and staff who use math every day to improve the game both on and off the court.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to open your students’ minds to viable and exciting STEM careers. Register your classroom today for this FREE 30-minute virtual field trip! And don’t miss the Live Twitter Chat at 1 p.m.

TeacherDirect: A Website Specifically for Virginia Teachers

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VDOE LogoThe goal of TeacherDirect is to provide a way to share new instructional resources created by Virginia Department of Education staff as well as make teachers aware of professional development and grant opportunities and other information of special interest to teachers and their students. View the TeacherDirect flyer »

Interested in accessing TeacherDirect news, events and resources directly through your email inbox? Subscribe for weekly email updates »

Innovations in Education: The Future of Early Childhood Opportunities – April 11

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Tom Tom Innovations in EducationTuesday, April 11, 2017 | 6 to 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theater

UVA’s Curry School of Education will present Innovations in Education: The Future of Early Childhood Opportunities on Tuesday, April 11, as part of the 2017 Tom Tom Founders Festival. Connect with the event on Facebook »

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On Coming to America: Small Moments, Big Meanings

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Nation of ImmigrantsLooking for an activity to engage your students in the interview process, writing, and even multimedia production? Check out On Coming to America: Small Moments, Big Meanings, including online lessons with structured opportunities for students to listen to, learn from, and honor the stories of others and, in the process, document and celebrate small moments in history from their own communities and across the globe.

We Notice: Nominate an Employee by March 24; Attend the Recognition Celebration on April 20

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Put This on Your CalendarThe Albemarle County Student Advisory Council, in partnership with Albemarle County Public Schools, has kicked off the annual We Notice Program! Students, parents, and employees are invited to recognize a teacher or staff member whose work should be celebrated. Any ACPS employee (teacher, office associate, building services team member, teaching assistant, cafeteria worker, school nurse, bus driver) is eligible for recognition, but nominations must be received by March 24. Click here to nominate a staff member »

Join us for the We Notice Employee Recognition and Service Celebration on April 20, 4:30 to 6 p.m., at the McIntire County Office Building, Lane Auditorium.

Academic Enrichment Grants – Apply by Apr. 15

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MDEF LogoThe McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation (MDEF) offers Academic Enrichment Grants designed to develop in-class and extra-curricular programs that improve student learning. The Foundation considers proposals that foster understanding, deepen students’ knowledge, and provide opportunities to expand awareness of the world around them.

Academic Enrichment Grants provide funding for programs that nurture the intellectual, artistic and creative abilities of children from low-income households. Continue reading →

Apply for a 2017-18 Shannon Grant by April 21!

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Shannon-Foundation-BannerThe Edgar and Eleanor Shannon Foundation for Excellence in Public Education wants to help teachers and schools implement their best ideas. Two levels of proposals are invited for the 2017-18 school year:

  • Level 1 grants, not to exceed $750, will be awarded to classroom teachers for projects that support original and innovative student activities.
  • Level 2 grants, not to exceed $5,000, may be awarded to schools for creative projects that enhance student learning across age and grade levels.

Completed applications must be submitted to Tim Shea (tshea@k12albemarle.org), Legislative and Public Affairs Officer, by April 21, 2017. Continue reading →