COVID-19: ACPS Communications & Resources

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You can stay in-the-know regarding Albemarle County Public Schools’ COVID-19-related activities by visiting the division’s COVID-19 Management Plan web page.

Available resources include the division’s three-phased COVID-19 plan; printable versions of the plan in English and Spanish; copies of community messages (email and voice); relevant ACPS news releases; links to informative COVID-19 websites and resources; information about the Thomas Jefferson Health District’s COVID-19 Hotline; and, coming soon, answers to frequently asked questions. Continue reading →

Interpreter Training for Bilingual School Staff – April 2

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Thursday, April 2 | 8 to 10 a.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. | Northside Library

Are you a bilingual ACPS employee? Have you been trained as an interpreter? Would you benefit from a refresher?

The ESOL Office will offer an Interpreter Training for Bilingual School Staff on Thursday, April 2. Sessions will be offered from 8 to 10 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. in the PD Room on the 3rd Floor of the Northside Library. Please contact Linette Hillman to RSVP or ask questions: 434-296-6517, ext. 50560. Continue reading →

Albemarle County Writing Collaborative: Now Accepting Applications for Cohort #3

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Calling all teachers in grades 4-12: The 3rd cohort of the Albemarle County Writing Collaborative (ACWC) is now accepting applications! This is a professional learning experience where we pay YOU ($500 stipend) AND you earn 40 recertification points! Apply to Cohort #3 »

The Writing Collaborative seeks to build a community of teacher leaders who value writing as a practice, but also as a method for students to connect and learn. The ACWC is not just for English/language arts teachers! Continue reading →

WinterSongs: Don’t Miss Our Annual Benefit Concert Tomorrow Night!

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Saturday, February 29 | 5 p.m. | Monticello High School Auditorium

The 6th annual WinterSongs concert to benefit the Shelter for Help in Emergency (SHE) is this Saturday, February 29, at 5 p.m. in the Monticello High School auditorium. The event, which brings together nearly 300 young women vocalists for a day of empowerment, sharing and music, has raised over $20,000 to benefit local victims of relationship violence. Continue reading →

Albemarle County Veterans Affinity Group Update: Contacts, Announcements, Upcoming Events & Resources

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The Veterans Affinity Group (a group of Albemarle County and ACPS employees who are committed to enhancing the work experience of veterans and reservists through networking, resources, and professional development) would like to share the following important contact information, special announcements, upcoming events, and resources. If you would like more information or have questions, please email veterans@albemarle.org or contact a member of the Planning Team (see below). Continue reading →

ACPS@Home

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As part of the Albemarle County School Board’s commitment to the ACPS Digital Learning Initiative and digital equity for our families, the Department of Technology has partnered with Kajeet to launch ACPS@Home. ACPS@Home will provide filtered wireless Internet access for ACPS-provided laptops to secondary students who do not have Internet access at home and need it through a cellular enabled device. Continue reading →

JMU Master’s of Education in Literacy Education – Interest Meeting on March 4

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Wednesday, March 4, 2020 | 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. | Baker-Butler Elementary School Library

ACPS is excited to announce the creation of a cohort program through James Madison University (JMU) for teachers interested in pursuing a Master’s of Education in Literacy Education. To learn more about the program, please join us for the second interest meeting on March 4 in the library at Baker-Butler Elementary School. The Q&A session with JMU faculty will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Continue reading →