Welcome to the second edition of ACPS TechKnow, a monthly newsletter to keep staff, families and students in the know about technology in ACPS! This month, we’ll take a look at the various technology resources available to you as a school employee, and how you can access them. Continue reading
Category Archives: Teachers – Secondary
Interested in Getting a Reading Specialist Endorsement?
Albemarle County Public Schools is exploring the possibility of creating a Fall 2024 Reading Specialist Cohort to support current employees in obtaining a Reading Specialist License. Please complete this Google Form by Wednesday, December 13, if you are interested in learning more about this opportunity. If you have any questions, please email Megan Wood, Director of Professional Development.
Fall Instructional Tech PD Series
Looking to level up your student’s engagement? Curious about how to navigate the world of AI as a teacher? Round out your semester by joining an upcoming professional development session! Each session will provide do-now strategies to enhance instruction, promote digital organization, and develop best practices when it comes to integrating technology into your classroom.
Sign up for any of these sessions in our Professional Learning Management System (PLMS): Continue reading
ALL In Virginia High-Intensity Tutoring During the Intersession: Tutors Needed
As part of our ALL In Virginia tutoring plan, we are going to run an intersession during Spring Break for interested students in grades 3-8. We are also considering one from December 18-21 if we have enough staff and family interest. Continue reading
Homework Policy Reminder
Teachers: As we all look forward to a welcome break next week, please be mindful of Albemarle County Public Schools’ homework policy, Policy IKB. This policy states:
There will be no homework assigned during the fall break (“Thanksgiving break”), winter break, or spring break.
If you have questions about the policy, please reach out to your principal.
Making Connections Reminders: See You on Nov. 6!
Attention all ACPS employees: We are looking forward to our day of learning together on Monday, November 6! In preparation, please see below for logistical details and session highlights. As a reminder, we are offering Making Connections sessions at two locations and all sessions will be in person. All session details, including room assignments, are available on our Making Connections website! Continue reading
Homebound Instructors Needed!
If you are a licensed teacher, or provisionally licensed, and would like to supplement your income doing homebound instruction, please contact Ashby Kindler via email or by phone at 434-249-6491. The pay rate is $30 per hour. Typically, students receive 10 hours per week of academic instruction for high school, 8 hours per week for middle school, and 6 hours per week for elementary school. Instruction may be provided in person or virtually.
Currently, we are in immediate need of a teacher for a first grader, 6 hours per week, virtual instruction preferred.
Schedule for Oct. 30 DPLC/CRT Professional Development
We are looking forward to our next Division Professional Learning Community (DPLC) and Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) Professional Development (PD) Day on Monday, October 30. Please reference the schedule for the times and locations of your DPLC meetings and your Culturally Responsive Teaching PD.
Important Notes: Continue reading
ACPS Has Partnered With DonorsChoose!
We’re excited to announce that ACPS has formally partnered with DonorsChoose to fully leverage their community of citizen donors and corporate matches to serve our students. ACPS teachers and staff have already raised more than $300,000 in classroom resources through DonorsChoose over the years. While our district is committed to providing you with the materials needed to teach in the classroom or conduct distance learning, posting a project on DonorsChoose is a great way to bring those additional resources you feel are important for your students to make learning even more joyful and engaging. Continue reading
Making Connections Website Now Live!
On Monday, November 6, we will host our annual Making Connections professional learning conference. Session details and registration links are now available on our Making Connections website! Please check the website often, as we are still receiving session proposals and continuing to update the site. Continue reading