Making 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!
The Law in Society Essay Competition is sponsored by the Virginia State Bar, in cooperation with the Virginia State Department of Education, to increase awareness and appreciation of our legal system among high school students. The criterion for the competition is an essay in response to a hypothetical topic. This year’s contest explores a school’s right to access students’ secrets. Continue reading
Teachers! 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.
WHAT: Community Forum on “Free Range Parenting”
WHEN: October 27, 7:30 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Burley Middle School Cafeteria, 901 Rose Hill Drive, Charlottesville
Albemarle County and the City of Charlottesville are hosting a forum on “free-range” parenting to foster a community discussion on how to provide children an opportunity to experience independence in a safe environment. Continue reading
Hey, math educators! Did you know that the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) offers grants, scholarships and awards to help math teachers, prospective teachers, and other math educators improve the teaching and learning of mathematics? Funding ranges from $1,200 to $24,000! Check out this current list of funding opportunities »
So, what exactly would I be doing in the Investigating Investigations K-5 Opportunities class? I mean, I am really busy …
Well, we’re going to show you all of the components of the Investigations program, including how to prepare, what to teach, and how to “weed out,” to name a few things. Continue reading
Celebrate the National Day on Writing with New York Times Notable author Kate Messner! During the live Google Hangout on Tuesday, October 20, at 12 Noon, students will learn that published authors go through the same process as student writers, including prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. RSVP today and you could win a class set of Kate Messner’s book, Rescue on the Oregon Trail (Ranger in Time #1).
Albemarle County’s Human Resources team was pleased to welcome Dana Robb last month as their new Program Manager of Rewards and Compensation. With 15 years of human resource experience, including the last eight in compensation at Martha Jefferson Hospital, Dana brings extensive experience in market analysis, job classification, Human Resource Information System (HRIS) data extraction, and compliance. Continue reading
Dear Colleagues:
On Wednesday of this week, Human Resources will be meeting with the Board of Supervisors and the School Board to provide information on compensation and benefits for next year. In advance of that meeting, we wanted to share some thoughts with you. Continue reading
St. Anne’s-Belfield School welcomes Dr. Sugata Mitra, 2013 TED Prize Winner, for the inaugural talk in the school’s Inspiration Speaks series. Dr. Mitra will speak on Thursday, October 15, at 6:30 p.m., and again on Friday, October 16, at 11 a.m. Space is limited. Reserve your FREE tickets now »