Open Enrollment opens in ADP next Wednesday, November 1, and runs through Wednesday, November 15, which makes NOW the perfect time to review your benefits options and assess whether you might want to make a change for next year. Over the next few days, our “Open Enrollment Essentials” series will focus on the major benefits that you’ll see in the ADP Open Enrollment module. Today, we’re focusing on your medical benefit options. Continue reading
On Monday, November 6, we will host our annual Making Connections professional learning conference. Session details and registration links are now available on our Making Connections website! Please check the website often, as we are still receiving session proposals and continuing to update the site. Continue reading
This article is the fifth in a series about getting to know your Human Resources team. In this post, we’re introducing you to the benefits team.
ACPS provides a robust benefits package to employees that is designed to be competitive among area employers and Virginia school divisions, and supportive of employees and their families—from hire through retirement. Our benefits team administers our various employee benefits programs, manages relationships with associated vendors, and helps employees resolve any issues or concerns that may arise as they access their benefits. Continue reading
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) will no longer mail teaching licenses, licensure letters, or correspondence to teaching licensure applicants. Applicants and license holders can use the e-Government (eGOV) Online Licensing Portal to check the status of their licensure and to access all licensure documents from the VDOE. You must register for an eGOV account to use the portal; directions are provided below. Please also note: Continue reading
University of Virginia’s School of Education and Human Development is currently recruiting for a new cohort of excellent educational leaders eager to pursue the highest degree in their profession, the education doctorate (Ed.D.). Prospective students are invited to attend a virtual information session for the Ed.D. in Administration & Supervision program. Program faculty, staff, and a former student will be available to give an overview of the program and answer questions about the student experience and admission process.
Please register for an info session by clicking on a date below. All sessions will take place from 5 to 6 p.m.
K-2 Social Studies Teachers: Our division is collaborating with a JMU elementary social studies methods professor, Alexa Quinn, to study the implementation of our new K-2 inquiry units developed through Reframing the Narrative. If you’re interested in contributing to this study, please complete this survey to provide feedback on any of the inquiry units you’ve taught so far this year. This first part of the study is unpaid; regardless, your feedback is super valuable!
If you wish to participate in the second part (the paid portion) of the study: Continue reading
Dear Classroom Teachers,
The mission of Albemarle County Public Schools states:
Working together as a team, we will end the predictive value of race, class, gender, and special capacities for our children’s success through high-quality teaching and learning for all. We seek to build relationships with families and communities to ensure that every student succeeds.
We will know every student.
Among the key metrics we use to gauge our progress toward accomplishing our mission are our school division’s SOL results. As reported in the SOL Data Review we presented to the school board in September, we made progress by improving student achievement in 75% of the categories used to measure our success. Continue reading
In partnership with ACPS, Albemarle County is beginning the Request for Proposals (RFP) process to explore adding an employee health and wellness center as one of the benefits it offers to employees of ACPS, Local Government, and partner entities. Similar to a few localities in Virginia, this center could offer a range of services to employees, including, but not limited to, primary care, physical therapy, occupational health, pharmacy, and behavioral health. We have three goals in exploring this option: Continue reading
For over 50 years, Virginia Tech’s Educational Leadership programs have prepared aspiring and current educational administrators throughout the Commonwealth and beyond for the important “next step” in the advancement of their career. Virginia Tech’s Educational Leadership programs are designed to fit the needs of working professionals with fully online and hybrid courses that balance modern academic theory with a focus on practical application.
Interested in learning more? Attend an information session! The following sessions will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and you can attend in person or online: Continue reading
In preparation for the upcoming benefits Open Enrollment window (November 1-15), our Open Enrollment info site is now live! This site is your go-to source of information for all things Open Enrollment! Be prepared for this year’s Open Enrollment by taking time to review your benefits options before Open Enrollment starts on November 1. On this site, you will find: Continue reading