Category Archives: Professional Development

VDOE-Sponsored Intel Elements Professional Development

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VDOE LogoThe Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) provides six-week, facilitated online courses through a grant with Intel. These professional development courses are available to educators in Virginia at no cost. The courses are conducted all online (no face-to-face meetings needed) and take approximately 30 hours, or 5 hours per week, to complete. The courses are facilitated by Virginia educators. Participants will receive a certificate at the end that can be used towards 30 recertification points. Registration for the Winter 2016 session (January 20 – March 2) ends January 6, 2016.

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Reading, Literacy & Learning: Master of Education Degree or Endorsement – Apply by Feb. 1

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Longwood Reading EndorsementLongwood University is offering full-time teachers the opportunity to earn their Masters or Reading Specialist Endorsement through a two-year, part-time, hybrid program. Get the
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Application materials are due by February 1 for admission to the subsequent summer. The two-year, part-time track will begin every other academic year. Continue reading →

Making Reflections: Let Us Know Your Thoughts About Making Connections 2015

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Making Connections 2015Can you believe it’s been over two weeks since Making Connections 2015? Now it’s time for Making Reflections. The Making Connections and Professional Development Planning teams would like to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to provide us with constructive feedback by Tuesday, November 24. Provide feedback »

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Contemplating a Career Change? Human Resources Wants to Help You Meet Your Professional Goals!

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Career ChangeHave you considered or desired a change from your current position to a different role? What type of position are you seeking? What is hindering you from potentially transitioning into that role? Do you hope to move into a leadership position or perhaps a different leadership position than you currently hold? If these are questions you have pondered, the ACPS Human Resources Department would like to hear from you! Take our survey »

Our survey fulfills a two-fold purpose: Continue reading →

Startup Weekend EDU: Unique & FREE PD Opportunity – November 13-14

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Startup Weekend CvilleDo you or your students have innovative education ideas, or would you want to team up with others who do? Join us November 13-14 for two days of creative problem solving at Western Albemarle High School for Startup Weekend Education (SWEDU). Pursue innovative education ideas together with students, pre-K to college educators, designers, computer programmers, engineers, and entrepreneurs.

UPDATE: Based on feedback from previous and potential participants, we’ve made some adjustments to the schedule, branding and planning for the event: Continue reading →

Making Connections 2015: Program Now Available!

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Making Connections 2015Making Connections will be at Monticello High School on Monday, November 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The Making Connections 2015 Program is now available! Check the site often between now and November 2, as additional content will be added when it becomes available, including information about Health and Safety for Teachers. (Rumor has it, there are prizes involved!)

We are looking forward to seeing you bright and early on Monday! Don’t forget to carpool!

Free “CARE for Teachers” Workshop, December 4-6

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CARE for TeachersTeachers! The University of Virginia’s Curry School of Education invites you to participate for free in the “CARE for Teachers” professional development program. CARE (Cultivating Awareness and Resilience in Education) is a unique program designed to promote teachers’ own well-being and resilience. The program will begin Friday, December 4, from 6 to 8 p.m., and will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, December 5 and 6. Lunch and snacks will be served. There are a limited number of slots available. If you are interested in joining us and able to attend all three days, please complete this screening form.

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Making Connections 2015 Call for Proposals – Deadline: October 9

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Making Connections 2015Announcing the Making Connections 2015 Call for Proposals! Making Connections will be at Monticello High School on Monday, November 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

We are looking for sessions that address (1) the Seven Pathways—especially Choice & Comfort, (2) our Lifelong-Learner Competencies, (3) higher levels of Blooms, and (4) the Qualities of Engagement. Continue reading →