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Category Archives: Professional Development
Two Future Ready Webinars This Week: Dec. 12 & 14
Future Ready Librarians: Cultivating Community Partnerships
December 12, 2017 | 4 to 5 p.m. EST
For Librarians, this Future Ready webinar addresses strategies for building school partnerships. Learn more and get registered »
Leading Personalized and Digital Learning: A Framework for Implementing School Change
December 14, 2017 | 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. EST
For School Leaders working to support more effective and seamless integration of a personalized learning model across classrooms, this Future Ready webinar addresses professional development, leadership, and student empowerment strategies. Learn more and get registered »
Women in Technology Experience – Nov. 15
November 15, 2017 | 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Greater Richmond Convention Center
The Office of the Virginia Secretary of Technology is thrilled to present the Women in Technology (WIT) Experience, powered by Capital One. This exciting one-day event will take place Wednesday, November 15, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Women from across Virginia, in all stages of their tech careers, will come together to participate in technology training sessions, educational seminars, networking, and a hackathon workshop. Learn more and get registered »
Tear Down the Walls to Create Anytime, Anywhere Learning – Free Webinar on Nov. 9
November 9, 2017 | 2 to 2:30 p.m. | YouTube Live
You’re invited to join Future Ready Schools® and the Alliance for Excellent Education for a webinar on personalized learning: Tear Down the Walls to Create Anytime, Anywhere Learning. Click the link for more info! Registration is required.
Summer Spanish Immersion Trip to Central America – Info Sessions on Nov. 20 & 29
Info Sessions
Monday, November 20 | 3:30 to 5 p.m. (Stop by anytime!) | ESOL Office
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Wednesday, November 29 | 3:30 to 5 p.m. (Stop by anytime!) | COB 246
Are you interested in improving your Spanish-speaking skills? ACPS teachers and administrators are invited to partake in a 2-3 week authentic language and cultural experience, June 16-30 or June 17 – July 9, 2018. Continue reading
Two Upcoming Britannica Workshops on Nov. 14
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Making Connections 2017: Registration Now Open!
Registration for Making Connections 2017 now open! The Making Connections for Equity and Access professional development day will take place Monday, November 6, at multiple school sites throughout the division. Teachers should sign up for one morning session from 8:30 to 11:30 and one afternoon session from 12:30 to 3:30. Lunch will be provided and available for teachers at their morning session. View course selections and get registered »
Best Practices in Writing, K-6 Workshop – Nov. 1
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Making Connections 2017: Registration Coming Soon!
Our annual ACPS Making Connections professional development day will be Monday, November 6. Like last year, we will have a variety of presenters in locations across the county. Teachers will sign up for one morning session from 8:30 to 11:30 and one afternoon session from 12:30 to 3:30. Lunch will be provided and available for teachers at their morning session. Sign up for these sessions will open on Friday, October 20!
Presenters and facilitators for Making Connections for Equity and Access currently include: Continue reading
Upcoming PD Opp: Getting to Know ArcGIS Online
Getting to Know ArcGIS Online | October 26 & November 2 | 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Are you interested in GIS and GPS applications in your classroom? If so, you are in luck! ACPS is offering a free Level I introductory workshop to occur over two evenings, facilitated by Chris Bunin, a leader in K-12 GIS integration. Teachers who complete this Level I training will be invited to stipend support Level II workshops that will provide opportunities to develop GIS lessons.
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