The Albemarle Education Association (AEA) will honor all school division employees who are retiring this year at a reception to be held the afternoon of May 24 at CATEC. Individual invitations will be sent to employees who have informed Human Resources of their intent to retire.
Monthly Archives: April 2016
April 24-30 Is Administrative Professionals Week
Dear Colleagues:
We all learned in science class that three-quarters of the earth’s surface is covered by water. I think the rest is populated by people calling a school administrative office for information or assistance. Continue reading
Changes to Compensation Time Policy
Due to Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) compliance and to ensure consistency within the school division, we are in the process of revising School Board Policy GCJ regarding compensatory time for non-exempt employees. Exempt employees will not be impacted by the changes.
Effective April 30, 2016, compensatory time will only be available to employees who regularly work 40 hours per week. Also effective April 30, 2016, straight compensatory time will no longer be available; only time and a half compensatory time will be available for those employees who regularly work 40 hours per week. Learn more »
Announcing 2016 Summer Trade and Industrial Education Professional Development – Register by May 13
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), in conjunction with the Virginia Association of Trade and Industrial Educators (VATIE) Professional Development Conference, is pleased to offer six in-depth pre- and post-conference workshops. Online pre-registration is required and must be completed by May 13, 2016. Continue reading
Horizon 2020 Update: Volume 1, Issue 3
Issue 3 of Horizon 2020 Update features the newly opened fitness center at Henley Middle School, the Momentum program at Jack Jouett Middle School, and the co-teaching model being implemented at Yancey Elementary School. Continue reading
CATEC Open House – April 26
You’re invited! The Charlottesville Albemarle Technical Education Center (CATEC) invites you to attend their Open House on Tuesday, April 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be prizes, a free picnic dinner, blood pressure checks, games, and building tours. If you have ever been curious about CATEC or thought about taking a class there, Open House is your chance to learn more.
CATEC is located at 1000 East Rio Road in Charlottesville.
Performance-Based Assessment: Making Math Relevant
Math teachers at Hampton High School (Allison Park, PA) have designed performance-based assessments to make learning engaging and relevant to life in the real world through authentic experiences. Watch how math students role-play air traffic controllers and pilots to assess their skills in this “Disaster Mission Relief” simulation:
Albemarle Innovators: Volume 1, Issue 2
Albemarle Innovators is a publication that celebrates the work of teachers in Albemarle County Public Schools. Issue 2 of Albemarle Innovators highlights librarian Anita Mays and her introduction of maker tubs at Baker-Butler Elementary School; kindergarten teacher Deb Zehnter’s use of genius hour at Broadus Wood Elementary; and the Crozet Elementary fifth grade team’s work on studying the water quality of community streams and rivers. Continue reading
Last Day of School
As a reminder, school will be in session on Monday, June 6, and Tuesday, June 7, to make up for days schools were closed for inclement weather.
The last day of school for students will be Tuesday, June 7, 2016. The last work day for teachers will be the following day, Wednesday, June 8.
Teachers: Do You Know About Community Technite?
The ACPS Educational Technology Team hosted their first “Community Technite” last evening at Jouett Middle School, during which parents were invited to explore examples of student technology use; listen to a presentation covering topics like internet safety, social media, screen time, and digital citizenship; and participate in a panel discussion focused on helping them support their child’s healthy and responsible use of technology. This important learning opportunity for parents will be offered three more times this month: Continue reading