By now, you likely know that ACPS has partnered with Schoology for our new Learning Management System (LMS). Our contract with Blackboard, which has been our LMS for many years, ends October 1, 2019.
Over the summer, we worked with Schoology to transfer as much content as possible from Blackboard. If you are missing items or still need content moved, please be sure to take care of that by October 1. Continue reading
Need an oil change? Brake pads squealing? Check engine light on? AC running a little warm? Leaking transmission fluid? CATEC’s Automotive Technology Program invites you to bring in your vehicle for service!
The Fall 2019 Learning Catalog is now available online! Check out this fall’s schedule of classes, including topics like listening skills, job shadowing, time management, decision-making, retirement, and much more! Classes fill up quickly, so don’t delay—register today! Continue reading
To enable communication and family engagement with all families across the division, teachers are able to use their classroom phones to make long distance calls to the parents and guardians of their students.
Long distance calling will require the use of a passcode that will be unique to each school. Principals have received the code for their building. Long distance calls by teachers should continue to be limited to parent/guardian communications.
As a reminder, GuidanceResources became our new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider on Sunday, September 1. The program brochure is now available! Also, in case you missed it, last week’s Compass post includes answers to frequently asked questions.
September 25, 2019 | 5 p.m. | Stone-Robinson Elementary School Library
ACPS is excited to announce the creation of a cohort program through James Madison University (JMU) for those teachers interested in pursuing a Master’s of Education in Literacy Education. To learn more about the program, please join us in the library at Stone-Robinson Elementary School for a Q&A with JMU faculty on September 25 at 5 p.m. View the Course Schedule »
If you are interested but unable to attend, please reach out to Jenn Sublette.
Did you hear? Albemarle County and Albemarle County Public Schools will welcome GuidanceResources as our new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider beginning September 1.
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers counseling, legal and financial consultation, work-life assistance, and crisis intervention services to you and family members in your household. Continue reading
DBQ Online from the DBQ Project is now available to all secondary teachers! Stay tuned for professional development this year on how to maximize this powerful learning resource. Access DBQ Online »
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The Department of Technology has created a Technology & Digital Citizenship Field Guide for ACPS Families. This guide includes technology, digital citizenship, and laptop care resources for families, and replaces the need for the student laptop agreement form to be signed and collected. The goal is to provide families with information about technology in a more approachable and educational way. Continue reading
The ACPS Office of Community Engagement would like to invite all staff who are interested in learning more about obtaining certification or a micro-credential in Culturally Responsive Teaching to an introductory session on Wednesday, September 4, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at either Monticello, Henley or Jouett—whichever location suits you best. Open the event flyer »
Please contact Leilani Keys for more information.