Interested in learning another language to better communicate with our students and families or to further your own personal growth? The winter semester of Rosetta Stone is now open for enrollment for any interested ACPS staff! Click here to register through the Professional Learning Management System (PLMS). Continue reading
ACPS Equity & Opportunities Fair: Join Us on Feb. 18!
ACPS Equity & Opportunities Fair
— Spotlight on Education, Careers & Community Partners —
Saturday, February 18, 2023 • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Burley Middle School
Event Website • Registration
The ACPS Office of Community Engagement and Human Resources Department will host an Equity & Opportunities Fair on Saturday, February 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Burley Middle School. All ACPS educators and employees are invited to attend the event, including ACPS student teachers, practicum students, substitutes, and support staff. We will also distribute an event flyer and letter with additional information to higher education institutions and community partners. Continue reading
Keep Zoom Updated
The Department of Technology has received several reports of video not working properly when using Zoom. Updating the Zoom application by following the steps below should fix or prevent any video issues from occurring. We suggest following these steps before joining any upcoming meetings through Zoom. Continue reading
Reminder: 403(b) Retirement Plan Info Session – TODAY @ 4:00!
Monday, January 23, 2023 | 4 to 5:30 p.m. | Zoom
Did you know that VRS retirement benefits will replace only a portion of your pre-retirement income? That’s why a 403(b) plan can be an important part of your personal retirement savings plan. Whether you’re a current 403(b) plan participant or just interested in learning more about this voluntary retirement savings program, please join us on Zoom this afternoon from 4 to 5:30 for a virtual introduction session. Lincoln Financial Group, our new 403(b) plan service provider, will host a presentation, and participants will learn more about: Continue reading
Now Hiring Instructional Coaches: Apply by Feb. 13
Applications are now being accepted for the 2023-24 school year for instructional coaches (internal candidates only). Please view the job posting for details and to apply. The application window will close on February 13, 2023. Please contact Meagan Maynard with questions.
National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) National Conference: Submit Interest Form by 4 p.m. on Jan. 24
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Are you interested in expanding your knowledge and fueling your inspiration so that you can face the future with more confidence when teaching STEM? Consider attending the National Science Teaching Association’s National Conference in Atlanta this March 22-25: Where Professional Learning for Educators of Science Comes to Life. This conference is perfect for educators who want to explore best practices, innovative instructional strategies and techniques, and next-level engagement approaches for inspiring students in science and STEM.
ACPS will be selecting 10 educators to attend this conference. (Registration and travel costs will be covered by ACPS.) If you are a K-12 teacher who is interested in participating, please complete this interest form by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24. Continue reading
Save the Date: Voluntary Retirement Program Info Session on Jan. 23
Monday, January 23, 2023 | 4 to 5:30 p.m. | Zoom
Did you know that VRS retirement benefits will replace only a portion of your pre-retirement income? That’s why a 403(b) plan can be an important part of your personal retirement savings plan. Whether you’re a current 403(b) plan participant or just interested in learning more about the new ACPS 403(b) plan, please join us for a virtual introduction session on Monday, January 23, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Set a calendar reminder and join us on Zoom for a presentation hosted by Lincoln and an opportunity to learn more about: Continue reading
DPLC Schedule for Jan. 24
Teachers: We are looking forward to Division Professional Learning Community (DPLC) meetings on Tuesday, January 24. Click here to open the schedule for the day.
Elementary Teachers: During our January DPLC meetings, we will be looking at an investigation lesson together that we will all try to do before the February 20 DPLC meetings. If you are ahead and have already done the lesson, don’t worry; you will still be able to participate in our work! If you are behind and aren’t sure you will get to that lesson in time, the same applies: You will still be able to participate and use the work for that and future lessons. If you want to look ahead at the lesson we will be discussing, the units are listed below by grade level: Continue reading
Did You Recently Complete a Degree or Additional Credits? You May Be Eligible for a Salary Upgrade!
As we begin 2023, some employees may have celebrated the end of 2022 with the conferral of a degree or the completion of additional graduate credits, and in some cases, this could lead to a salary increase! School Board Policy GCLC, Payment for Advanced Degrees, outlines how earning degrees and credits impacts salary for licensed and classified employees. From that policy: Continue reading
2022 W-2 Forms Now Available in ADP!
We are pleased to announce that W-2 Wage and Tax Statements are now available in the ADP Employee Portal! All ACPS employees who had a paycheck processed through ADP in 2022 can now access their W-2 and Earnings Summary through ADP. Once you log in, you’ll find the following “W-2 Access Instructions” on your Home page: Continue reading