Longwood is bringing their School Librarianship Program to a location near you! We are planning a new cohort of students from the Shenandoah Valley to begin Fall 2024 (August start). Continue reading
The school division has begun moving forward with a series of initiatives and actions in response to the recommendations from our 2023 Instructional Practices Audit. Bellwether, the national nonprofit that conducted the audit, presented ACPS with five broad recommendations to address deficiencies in the areas of instructional tasks, adult learning, curricular resources, strategic alignment, and stakeholder engagement.
In support of the recommendations, and with the goal of better serving the needs of all ACPS students, three key changes are coming to the Department of Instruction beginning in the 2024-25 school year: Continue reading
iteach is now an alternative pathway to teacher licensure in Virginia, and ACPS can now follow this path for elementary and secondary licensure! We will host two iteach virtual information sessions on Thursday, April 18, one at 4:30 p.m. and a second session at 7 p.m.
Please attend one of these Zoom sessions to learn more about the iteach process if… Continue reading
James Madison University (JMU) is offering four virtual information sessions to help you learn more about their educational leadership program on April 3, 10, 17 and 24 at 5 p.m. Please see the flyer below for more information about the program. If you are interested, use the Zoom links below to join the info session that works best for your schedule: Continue reading
ACPS Educators: The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is offering a variety of professional development opportunities this summer. The following week-long teacher institutes will be held in July and offer stipends and a limited number of travel scholarships: Continue reading
Dear Teachers, K-5:
Thank you for your attendance and engagement last Tuesday, March 5, as we listened to Dr. Kristin Conradi Smith’s presentation, Science of Reading: The Shift, Seven Myths, and Our Opportunity. As we embark on the exciting journey of implementing HMH Into Reading and embracing new English Language Arts (ELA) Standards of Learning, we are mindful of the pivotal role each of you plays in shaping the future of literacy education in Albemarle County. Dr. Conradi Smith’s session was a catalyst for fostering a shared understanding of evidence-based literacy instruction (EBLI). To receive professional development points for your attendance, and to provide feedback, complete this Google Form: Continue reading
Mary Baldwin University’s School of Education is here to support you as you strive to begin or complete your journey toward teacher licensure or to add on an additional endorsement or degree. Our Teacher Education Program goes beyond preparing superior teachers. We identify the greatest needs in today’s classrooms and fill the gaps, so well that 77% of our graduates teach in areas with the most critical shortages in Virginia. Continue reading
The ACPS Learning Technology Team is thrilled to announce two exciting professional development series: leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and getting to know WeVideo, our new video editing platform. By integrating AI and media storytelling into your instruction, you can offer students an engaging and inclusive learning experience! We look forward to having you join these enriching professional development series! Continue reading
The Department of Technology is seeking facilitators for this summer’s ACPS Coding Camp. ACPS Coding Camp is a coding academy that provides Albemarle County Public Schools elementary and middle school students with opportunities for creativity, innovation and fun.
ACPS Coding Camp provides the perfect opportunity to practice integrating our Computer Science and Digital Learning Integration Standards of Learning in a low-risk environment. Facilitators who participate in required professional development days and at least one session of ACPS Coding Camp will receive fair compensation and 20 recertification points. Continue reading
