The homebound program is once again in need of teachers. Specifically, we are looking for teachers who are interested in supporting high school students. Albemarle High School is in immediate need, but Western Albemarle and Monticello high schools will have increased need in the coming weeks. You must have a current teaching license to be eligible. If you are interested, please contact Ashby Kindler at akindler@k12albemarle.org or 434-249-6491.
Our April issue of Spotlight on Equity Education features details on how everyone can participate in the 2024 ACPS Equity Conference on May 18 and information for educators who are pursuing or interested in the Culturally Responsive Teaching credential. Continue reading
We are looking forward to our next and final 2023-24 Division Professional Learning Community (DPLC) and Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) Professional Development (PD) Day on Monday, April 29. Our schedule for April 29 is the same as last month’s DPLC schedule; please review the schedule carefully and regularly, as we are still in the process of ensuring that there are no space conflicts.
Questions? Please reach out to Megan Wood.
Volume 1, Issue 20
As we shared with you in the April 9 issue and April 16 issue of Insider Express, a Resolution Providing for Collective Bargaining was presented to the Albemarle County School Board for information on March 28 and unanimously approved by the board on April 11. Since then, the school division has developed a Frequently Asked Questions resource for employees. Continue reading
Saturday, April 27, 2024 | 3 to 7 p.m. | IX Art Park
You’re invited! Come on out to the IX Art Park this Saturday, April 27, for Creativus — a showcase of Center I student work featuring film, music, art, photography, game design, and cybersecurity, plus 18 additional projects from three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools! With live music, food trucks, film screenings, video games, and cybersecurity demonstrations, there will be lots of fun to be had! Continue reading
Longwood is bringing their School Librarianship Program to a location near you! We are planning a new cohort of students from the Shenandoah Valley to begin Fall 2024 (August start). Continue reading
Attention All Regular (Non-Temporary) Employees: The Online Annual Training System (OATS) is ready to inform you of your rights and responsibilities as ACPS employees. This required annual training is online, interactive and comprehensive. There are two components: an OATS 2023-24 policy and best practices review, and a Safe Schools: Child Abuse: Mandatory Reporting training.
All regular (non-temporary) employees must complete the training by the end of this school year. To get started, log in to the Professional Learning Management System (PLMS) and visit the Courses tab. Continue reading
The school division has begun moving forward with a series of initiatives and actions in response to the recommendations from our 2023 Instructional Practices Audit. Bellwether, the national nonprofit that conducted the audit, presented ACPS with five broad recommendations to address deficiencies in the areas of instructional tasks, adult learning, curricular resources, strategic alignment, and stakeholder engagement.
In support of the recommendations, and with the goal of better serving the needs of all ACPS students, three key changes are coming to the Department of Instruction beginning in the 2024-25 school year: Continue reading
Volume 1, Issue 19