Monthly Archives: September 2023

Public Education Foundation Reception – Sept. 13

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The Public Education Foundation of Charlottesville-Albemarle invites Albemarle County and Charlottesville City public school educators, administrators, board members, and supporters to a reception on Wednesday, September 13, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at The Wine Guild of Charlottesville, located just off Harris Street at 600 Concord Avenue. This reception is all about coming together as a community to show appreciation for the hard work of our educators and the importance of quality public education.

Please register to attend the Public Education Foundation Reception and join us on Wednesday for free food and beverages and an opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and learn about exciting initiatives that the Public Education Foundation has in store for local schools. Continue reading →

ALICE Training Update

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Dear ACPS Employees,

ALICE Training is an important part of safety and security for our staff and our students. Thank you for your diligence and attention in taking part in the school-based ALICE Training during pre-service week. To date, a total of 2,461 employees have completed the eLearning component of ALICE, and 1,092 employees have completed the in-person training.

Please keep reading for information about receiving recertification points, providing training feedback, upcoming ALICE trainings, and volunteering to develop training modules for students. Continue reading →

Center I Security Notice

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Effective Thursday, August 31, 2023, the entry door at Center I will be locked to increase safety for students and staff at Center I. You must swipe your ACPS ID Badge at the door to unlock it. If you experience any issues, you can press the button and ring for assistance.

When attending professional development at Center I or visiting the Technology offices, please enter through the loading dock doors located at the back of the building, Suite 385 (the sign reads ACPS Deliveries 385). These building navigation directions will guide you through the spaces at Center I.

Your ACPS HR: What Is an HR Business Partner?

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This article is the second in a series about the new Albemarle County Public Schools Human Resources Department. The restructuring effort has prioritized Human Resources’ ability to meet its mission to recruit, retain, and develop employees to ensure Learning for All. HR’s mission helps ensure that the strategic plan can be realized and that every employee is able to contribute to the success of every student.

As part of the HR redesign, the school division received quite a bit of feedback. One consistent theme in the feedback supported a move from “transactional” to “transformational.” Continue reading →