Category Archives: Strategic Planning

Horizon 2020 Update: Volume 2, Issue 2

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Horizon 2020 UpdateThe Horizon 2020 Update newsletter features examples of our strategic plan, Horizon 2020, in action. The second issue of 2016-17 highlights the annual Making Connections professional development day; expansion of the elementary world languages program; and Burley’s work in developing student electronic portfolios. Open Issue 2 »

If you have an event taking place in your school that showcases the implementation of our strategic plan, submit your event for inclusion in a future issue of the Horizon 2020 Update. Visit the archive »

Draft 3 of the 2017-18 Calendar Will Go Before School Board on Dec. 8

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Calendar UpdateIn response to feedback from multiple stakeholders, including Teacher Advisory, Parent Council, Strategic Cabinet, and Planning Cabinet, along with 971 survey responses from students, parents, employees, and community members, a third draft of the 2017-18 School Year Calendar has been developed. Draft 3 will go before the School Board on December 8, 2016, at which time there will be an opportunity for public comment. Learn more about the calendar development process »

2017-18 Calendar – Provide Your Feedback by Nov. 1

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We Want Your Feedback2017-18 calendar development is underway! Each year, the Calendar Committee works to produce a school calendar that supports our goals to engage students, improve opportunities and achievement, and get the most productivity out of our resources. Community feedback is an essential part of this process.

Tell us what you think! Please review the Calendar Committee’s first draft of the 2017-18 calendar, and then participate in a brief survey to provide your feedback. The survey will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on November 1.

Albemarle Innovators: Volume 2, Issue 1

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Albemarle InnovatorsAlbemarle Innovators is a publication that celebrates the work of teachers, students and staff in Albemarle County Public Schools. The first issue of 2016-17 highlights transportation analyst Renee DeVall and her team’s process of building and assigning bus routes; Agnor-Hurt’s multi-age team and its delivery of innovative instructional programs; and Albemarle High School’s Team 19 students, who are developing interdisciplinary experiences designed to increase student engagement. Open Issue 1 »

If you know someone in your school or department who deserves recognition for their innovative work with students, nominate your colleague for recognition in Albemarle Innovators. View the archive »

Horizon 2020 Update: Volume 2, Issue 1

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Horizon 2020 UpdateThe Horizon 2020 Update newsletter features examples of the Albemarle County Public Schools strategic plan, Horizon 2020, in action. The first issue of 2016-17 highlights Western Albemarle’s mini-med school; Naviance, a new college and career readiness resource for students; and modifications to the Teacher Performance Appraisal process. Open Issue 1 »

If you have an event taking place in your school that showcases the implementation of our strategic plan, submit your event for inclusion in a future issue of the Horizon 2020 Update. Visit the archive »

Summer Compressed Work Week: ACPS Procedure Brief

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Summer 4-Day Work WeekPolicy Reference GCA, Personnel Definitions

School and central office staff may institute a compressed work week for the dates ranging from June 20 through July 22, 2016. A compressed work week gives us the benefit of an extra day off by allowing employees to work the usual number of hours in fewer days per week. Our work week is defined as a 40-hour work week. We propose that, during the work weeks in the range here defined, employees working during the summer may work four 10-hour days each week and have a three-day weekend. Continue reading →

Albemarle Innovators: Volume 1, Issue 2

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Albemarle InnovatorsAlbemarle Innovators is a publication that celebrates the work of teachers in Albemarle County Public Schools. Issue 2 of Albemarle Innovators highlights librarian Anita Mays and her introduction of maker tubs at Baker-Butler Elementary School; kindergarten teacher Deb Zehnter’s use of genius hour at Broadus Wood Elementary; and the Crozet Elementary fifth grade team’s work on studying the water quality of community streams and rivers. Continue reading →

Horizon 2020 Update: Volume 1, Issue 2

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Horizon 2020 UpdateIssue 2 of the Horizon 2020 Update newsletter features the work of the ACPS career specialists, the newly opened learning space at the Western Albemarle Environmental Studies Academy, the newly revamped OA structure at the county office building, and the “Mind the Gap” program from Cale Elementary School. All of these highlights showcase how the ACPS strategic plan is being implemented within our school district. Continue reading →