The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), in conjunction with the Virginia Association of Trade and Industrial Educators (VATIE) Professional Development Conference, is pleased to offer six in-depth pre- and post-conference workshops. Online pre-registration is required and must be completed by May 13, 2016. Continue reading
Category Archives: Teachers – Elementary
Performance-Based Assessment: Making Math Relevant
Math teachers at Hampton High School (Allison Park, PA) have designed performance-based assessments to make learning engaging and relevant to life in the real world through authentic experiences. Watch how math students role-play air traffic controllers and pilots to assess their skills in this “Disaster Mission Relief” simulation:
Last Day of School
As a reminder, school will be in session on Monday, June 6, and Tuesday, June 7, to make up for days schools were closed for inclement weather.
The last day of school for students will be Tuesday, June 7, 2016. The last work day for teachers will be the following day, Wednesday, June 8.
Teachers: Do You Know About Community Technite?
The ACPS Educational Technology Team hosted their first “Community Technite” last evening at Jouett Middle School, during which parents were invited to explore examples of student technology use; listen to a presentation covering topics like internet safety, social media, screen time, and digital citizenship; and participate in a panel discussion focused on helping them support their child’s healthy and responsible use of technology. This important learning opportunity for parents will be offered three more times this month: Continue reading
Future Ready Schools Invites You to Attend Two Upcoming Webinars
The Alliance for Excellent Education and Future Ready Schools invite you to attend two upcoming webinars:
Understanding the National Education Technology Plan – Wednesday, April 20 | 2 to 2:30 p.m.
Communicating K–12 Student Data Privacy to Parents and Stakeholders – Wednesday, May 11 | 2 to 2:30 p.m.
Don’t Miss the 3rd Mini Maker Faire This Saturday, March 26!
Calling all makers, crafters, inventers, tinkerers, hackers, and DIYers: The Charlottesville Mini Maker Faire is back! Come celebrate invention, innovation and curiosity at Central Virginia’s largest show ‘n tell this Saturday, March 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Monticello High School, sponsored by Albemarle County Public Schools. Teachers and principals: Find out how you can earn recertification points for your participation and get a FREE ticket!
What is the Charlottesville Mini Maker Faire? Learn more »
Teacher Transfer Requests for 2016-17: Submit Your Request by April 1
Teacher Transfer Requests are now open to all tenured teachers desiring new assignments for the upcoming school year. Teachers who are on a Performance Improvement Plan or who will be on an active improvement plan for the upcoming school year are not eligible to apply for a transfer. All other non-tenured teachers are welcome to apply for jobs online as vacancies become available. Continue reading
NEA Learning & Leadership Grants: Applications Accepted Anytime
The National Education Association (NEA) Foundation is inviting applications for its Learning and Leadership Grants program. The program provides support to public school teachers, counselors, and education support professionals* toward participation in high-quality professional development experiences. The grant amount is $2,000 for individuals, and applicants must be current NEA members. Applications may be submitted anytime and are reviewed three times per year: February 1, June 1, and October 15. Continue reading
End of 3rd Quarter Moved to April 1
In response to days missed due to inclement weather, the end of the 3rd quarter has been moved from March 25 to April 1 (now a make-up day).
For more information about school make-up days, visit the Closings & Delays web page.
Greening STEM Integration Grant – Apply by April 5
The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), with major funding support from the Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation for the Americas (MCFA), is offering funding for teachers, after-school programs, and nature organizations for projects that support the integration of Greening STEM into current or new programming or curriculum. Grants range from $500 to $1,000 and may be applied to program delivery costs, including curriculum development, field trips, program supplies, transportation, professional development, and more. Apply by April 5, 2016. Learn more »