Register now at www.aacps.org/conference to register for “Growing Families to Grow Our Children.” View registration flyer (español) which includes a sampling of the 11 workshops sessions from which you can choose. Limited child care is available for ages 3 – 12 and pre-registration is required. Call 410-222-5309 for child care. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.… Continue reading Register Now! Fall Family Involvement Conference
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Calling All Volunteer Coordinators and Staff Liaisons for Volunteers!
The annual volunteer program management training for volunteer coordinators and staff liaisons for volunteers will be held on Friday, September 16, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Staff Development Center at Carver. Both new and experienced volunteers and staff members will spend the morning networking, reviewing volunteer program guidelines, and having an opportunity to share best… Continue reading Calling All Volunteer Coordinators and Staff Liaisons for Volunteers!
Beat the Summer Learning Gap!
“Kids who don’t have educationally rich summers will be nearly three years behind their peers by the time they reach the end of the fifth grade… Just as athletes and musicians must practice, young people must regularly practice reading to maintain their skills and performance.” Ron Fairchild, Founding CEO, National Summer Learning Association Read to… Continue reading Beat the Summer Learning Gap!
Applications for Superintendent’s Parent Involvement Advisory Council (PIAC) Openings Now Available
Applications for openings on the Superintendent’s Parent Involvement Advisory Council (PIAC) are now being accepted by the School & Family Partnerships Office. The Council provides input to the Superintendent on ways to increase family engagement in our schools. The following seats are currently open: Arundel cluster Chesapeake cluster Glen Burnie cluster Meade cluster Severna Park… Continue reading Applications for Superintendent’s Parent Involvement Advisory Council (PIAC) Openings Now Available
Board of Education Accepting CAC Applications
The Board of Education is now accepting applications for openings on the Executive Committee of its countywide Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC), a 30 member panel that provides input and advice on specific issues surrounding education throughout the county. The following seats are open: Annapolis Cluster – Elementary Arundel Cluster- Elementary Broadneck Cluster – Elementary And Secondary Meade Cluster – Elementary North… Continue reading Board of Education Accepting CAC Applications
Family Involvement Conference, “The New IQ? Raising Outstanding Minds in Today’s Culture”
Register for the conference at http://www.aacps.org/conference. (español) Join us on April 12, 9:30 am – noon, for our Spring Family Involvement Conference! Shauna King, from The Upside Down Organization will present an interactive workshop where you will learn practical ways to develop your children’s “executive function” skills – planning, goal setting, organizing, focusing, and more! View registration… Continue reading Family Involvement Conference, “The New IQ? Raising Outstanding Minds in Today’s Culture”
Investing in Our Future
Across AACPS, there are thousands of employees who give their time and energy to help make sure our students can meet their fullest potential. But even this dedicated team cannot do it alone and AACPS depends on countless individuals and businesses who give their time, talent, and money to support our students and our schools. This month we ask why the community should invest in the future of our students.
Now Accepting Washington Post Teacher & Principal of the Year Nominations!
The Washington Post Education Foundation established the Teacher of the Year Award and Principal of the Year Award to recognize educators who exemplify excellence in their profession. Nominations are due electronically December 15, 2015.
Equity Liaisons: Everybody’s Cheerleader
Each day 81,000 children come to school with one goal—receive the best education possible. To reach this goal, students need more than strong academic programs; they need to know they are seen as individuals, each with a unique background and unique potential, and they need to know that their school wants to do whatever it can to serve them. In short, they need Equity Liaisons.
Café Managers: Serving Education Every Day
Want the recipe for the perfect Café Manager? Start with a passion for serving nutritious food, add a heaping spoonful of business savvy, and combine with a compassion for all students.