Policy Updates Since Jan. 13, 2022

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Division Compass

Albemarle County Public Schools has a number of policies that govern our operations in alignment with state code and our division vision, mission and values. Our policies must be reviewed once every five years, though we often review them more frequently due to changes in Virginia Code or the needs of our school system. So far in 2022, we have updated, revised or deleted 18 policies. As part of the review process, we use our Equity Checklist to ensure that our policies are having a positive impact on equity in the school division. Continue reading →

VCU’s Culturally Responsive and Inclusive Educator Micro-Credential

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Division Compass

CRT sign on notebook paper with drawing of globe

The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Education is partnering with the Virginia Department of Education to pilot a professional learning opportunity for Virginia educators to earn a Culturally Responsive and Inclusive Educator micro-credential. While the VCU program is designed to meet the state’s cultural competency training requirement and you may find it to provide a good general introduction to cultural competencies, please note that the program does not fulfill Albemarle County Public School’s requirement that all ACPS educators complete the ACPS Culturally Responsive Teaching micro-credential. Continue reading →

ACPS Single Sign-On Page Is Changing March 1

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Division Compass

Beginning tomorrow, March 1, you will notice a new look and feel to the ACPS single sign-on (SSO) page. The updated page will allow us to use this service with additional systems and increased security. You should not experience any access issues due to this change.

Current SSO Page

New SSO Page

Questions? Please reach out to the ACPS Service Desk during normal business hours at 434-975-9444.

Face Mask Update

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Division Compass

The following message will be shared with our full school community at 1:30 this afternoon:

Dear Families, Students & Staff:

Beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, March 1, students no longer will be required to wear masks on school property, including on school buses. These changes are required by the new state law, Senate Bill 739, which was signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin on February 16. Continue reading →

Registration Open for Responsive Classroom & Developmental Designs Summer Institutes

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Division Compass

Interested in building a supportive and productive classroom community? Want to learn how social and emotional learning support student engagement and academic achievement?

Responsive Classroom and Developmental Designs are two pillars of our commitment to meeting the social-emotional learning needs of our students. We are excited to offer both of these summer professional learning opportunities in person this summer! Continue reading →

Approved 2022-23 School Year Calendar

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Division Compass

The Albemarle County School Board approved the official calendar for the 2022-23 school year at their meeting on January 13, 2022. The approved calendar is available to view and print in English and Spanish on our division-level Calendars page. Under this calendar, the 2022-23 school year will open for students on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Continue reading →

8th Annual WinterSongs Benefit Concert – Feb. 26

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Division Compass

Saturday, February 26, 2022 | 1 p.m. | Livestream

The 8th annual WinterSongs benefit concert, which raises money for the Shelter for Help in Emergency, will be performed via livestream this Saturday, February 26, beginning at 1 p.m. Joining the Burley Bearettes Treble Chorus this Saturday will be vocalists from Albemarle High School’s Advanced Women’s Ensemble; Monticello High School’s Women’s Chorus, No Fella A Capella; and The Knightengales from Charlottesville High School. Due to COVID-19 health concerns, the concert will be performed live from Monticello High School and broadcast to the public via livestream. Continue reading →

Anti-Racism Policy Orientation

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Division Compass

As you may recall, in alignment with the school division’s Anti-Racism Policy, Superintendent Haas and the Albemarle County School Board asked all employees to complete the ACPS Anti-Racism Policy Orientation. The orientation takes approximately 45 minutes to complete and includes a verification form at the end that will confirm the completion of all activities. During the fall, we reached an 89% completion rate. With your support, we are hoping to reach 100% by Friday, April 1, 2022. Continue reading →

Digital Learning Day Is February 22!

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Division Compass

Please join us in celebrating Digital Learning Day (DLDay) on February 22, 2022. The Department of Technology’s Learning Technology Team developed a series of Tech Tidbits (short videos) that focus on common learning tools that are available throughout ACPS.

Are you interested in learning more about Digital Learning Day? Check out these resources: Continue reading →

Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts: Classroom Residency Opportunity

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Division Compass

Attention pre-K through first-grade teachers: Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts is offering you an opportunity to participate in a virtual 5-session classroom residency. Wolf Trap classroom residencies are creative partnerships between “Teaching Artists” (musicians, dancers, actors and puppeteers) and early childhood educators as they collaborate in using the performing arts to engage children, enrich their learning, and reinforce curriculum. Continue reading →