Volume 1, Issue 16
Make Sure Your Budget Is Ready for Summer: Join an Info Session This Week!
Attention non-exempt 10- and 11-month employees! Is your budget ready for summer? Enjoy summer break without worry. Start your dedicated summer savings account today to cover expenses while school is out. ACPS has partnered with UVA Community Credit Union to help you get started! Please see the flyer below for details or join one of our upcoming virtual information sessions to learn more:
- TODAY! Monday, March 18 | 2 to 3 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 20 | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
- Friday, March 22 | 10 to 11 a.m.
Follow-up from ELA Presentation on March 5
Dear Teachers, K-5:
Thank you for your attendance and engagement last Tuesday, March 5, as we listened to Dr. Kristin Conradi Smith’s presentation, Science of Reading: The Shift, Seven Myths, and Our Opportunity. As we embark on the exciting journey of implementing HMH Into Reading and embracing new English Language Arts (ELA) Standards of Learning, we are mindful of the pivotal role each of you plays in shaping the future of literacy education in Albemarle County. Dr. Conradi Smith’s session was a catalyst for fostering a shared understanding of evidence-based literacy instruction (EBLI). To receive professional development points for your attendance, and to provide feedback, complete this Google Form: Continue reading
Mary Baldwin University Wants to Help You Work Toward Teacher Licensure
Mary Baldwin University’s School of Education is here to support you as you strive to begin or complete your journey toward teacher licensure or to add on an additional endorsement or degree. Our Teacher Education Program goes beyond preparing superior teachers. We identify the greatest needs in today’s classrooms and fill the gaps, so well that 77% of our graduates teach in areas with the most critical shortages in Virginia. Continue reading
Artificial Intelligence & WeVideo: PD to Support Your Teaching
The ACPS Learning Technology Team is thrilled to announce two exciting professional development series: leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and getting to know WeVideo, our new video editing platform. By integrating AI and media storytelling into your instruction, you can offer students an engaging and inclusive learning experience! We look forward to having you join these enriching professional development series! Continue reading
Summer Pay Option for 10- & 11-Month Classified Staff
Attention non-exempt 10- and 11-month employees! Is your budget ready for summer? Enjoy summer break without worry. Start your dedicated summer savings account today to cover expenses while school is out. ACPS has partnered with UVA Community Credit Union to help you get started! Please see the flyer below for details or join one of our upcoming virtual information sessions to learn more: Continue reading
We’re Aiming for 100% Participation: Take 5 Minutes Today to Complete Our Employee Engagement Survey!
Have you taken 5 minutes to complete our 2024 Employee Engagement Survey? On Monday, March 4, all non-temporary employees received an email directly from Gallup containing a unique link to participate in Gallup’s Q12 Employee Engagement Survey. We are asking all employees to complete the survey by Friday, March 22. We’re aiming for a 100% participation rate! Every employee who completes the survey is helping ACPS to create a more supportive working environment for all employees. Continue reading