“Quality Time” Leadership Development/Book Discussion is an opportunity for new and aspiring leaders to engage in professional learning and discussion with colleagues from across the Division, particularly those you many not interact with on a regular basis. This opportunity is designed to foster professional growth for the Division’s new and aspiring leaders by focusing on practical concepts found in Trust Matters: Leadership for Successful Schools, by Megan Tschannen-Moran. Instructional and non-instructional leaders are encouraged to attend, and licensed educators are eligible for recertification points. Meetings will take place the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in COB 320 beginning Tuesday, October 15. Advanced registration through the ARC is required.
Monthly Archives: August 2013
International Dot Day
International Dot Day is scheduled for September 15 this year. Peter Reynolds, author/illustrator of The Dot, spoke at our Back to School Leadership Meeting two years ago, and we shared a copy of his book with every principal. It’s in most libraries, too. Dot Day is a great opportunity for each learner to “make his or her mark” and for schools to celebrate creativity, courage and collaboration. Check out the Dot Day website.
Connected Educator Month
October is Connected Educator Month—an opportunity for educators across the U.S. to participate in virtual communities of practice throughout the month. Our work with Connectivity will be supported by U.S. educators sharing how they facilitate learners and educators to connect and communicate as members of professional and personal learning networks. For more information, visit the Connected Educators website.
New Licensure Requirement – Classes Being Offered This Fall!
Effective July 1, 2013, every person seeking initial licensure or renewing a license must be certified or trained in CPR, AED and First Aid. Continue reading
Financial Vendors in Schools
The start of a new school year often brings about increased requests for access to school employees from those soliciting financial services. Please allow this to clarify the Division’s practices regarding financial services vendors in the schools. Continue reading
Updates to Environmental Management System: Green School Events & Commercial Composting
ACPS has maintained an Environmental Management System (EMS) since 2006. An EMS is a set of processes and practices that enable an organization to reduce its adverse environmental impacts and increase its operating efficiency. Continue reading
Get Caught in a Beautiful Act
Get Caught in a Beautiful Act is an opportunity for individuals or groups to recognize those doing something that gives back to their community through cleanup, recycling, and beautification projects. Get Caught in your Beautiful Act, and submit photos and videos to Keep Virginia Beautiful. Winners will be announced at the 60th Anniversary Gala, to be held October 5, 2013. Continue reading
High School Student Video Contest
The Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) is asking high school students to express their thoughts and ideas about What’s Super About Public Schools through its second student video contest. Schools are invited to submit a 30-second video that conveys the contest theme. The top 3 videos, along with those identified by the judges as Honorable Mentions, will be posted on VSBA’s YouTube site. Submissions must be received by October 1, 2013. Continue reading
Student Technology Integration Challenge (STIC)
Are your students developing creative, exciting curriculum-based multimedia, desktop publishing, computer programming, and animation projects? If so, get involved with the Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE) STIC and let your students be recognized for their work at the VSTE Annual Conference! The deadline to submit a project is Tuesday, October 1. Rubrics and entry forms can be found at the VSTE conference website. Continue reading
Toshiba America Foundation Offers Grant to Support Science or Math Education
Toshiba America Foundation’s mission is to provide teachers with additional funds to support classroom projects. Any K-5 teacher in a public or private (not-for-profit) school is eligible for a grant to support science or math education up to $1,000 for project materials only. Applications must be for project-based learning and are accepted once a year on October 1. Continue reading