Daily Archives: February 3, 2015

Recent Court Decision That Impacts Student Information

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Matthew Haas, Ed.D.Greetings Albemarle County Educators:

I want to make you aware of a recent Circuit Court decision that impacts student information in school divisions across the Commonwealth, including our own. The following is a message from the Virginia Superintendent of Instruction, Steve Staples, regarding the court decision described in this article: Judge Rules Against VDOE, In Favor Of Loudoun Parent Seeking Student Progress Data.

Before you read on, I want to assure you that Albemarle County Public Schools has no plan to use Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) student growth data for teacher evaluation. Keep reading »

Girls’ Geek Day – Next Event This Saturday, Feb. 7

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Girls in STEMDo you know a girl who is interested in STEM? Girls’ Geek Day provides regular opportunities (several Saturdays a school year) for girls to engage in STEM-related activities. The event moves throughout ACPS schools, and the next one is this Saturday, February 7, from 9 a.m. to noon at Yancey Elementary. This event is open to all ages, but students in third grade or younger must be accompanied by a parent or other adult. Registration is required.