Check out what’s going on in the four areas AACPS Division of Academics & Strategic Initiatives (ASI): Curriculum & Instruction (C&I); Advanced Studies & Programs (ASP); Partnerships, Development& Marketing (PDM); and Professional Growth & Development (PGD). Throughout the year, this page will feature highlights on professional development opportunities, curricular support, grant and engagement opportunities, Triple E updates, instructional strategies, awards & recognitions, Programs of Choice offerings, and family outreach events.
August 2024
2024 Educator Expo: A Warm Welcome for New AACPS Teachers
“It was such a great event and I am looking forward to future events and collaborations with AACPS.” -SECU "Thank you for including the Maryland Black Bears in the Expo. It was a great event and we were very happy to get out to AACPS’ newest educators. We’re really looking forward to partnering again this school year.” -Maryland Black Bears Hockey
Empowering Our Future: The Impact of #BePresent & Mentoring Programs at AACPS
“The mentoring is another level of support for students in need... where it looks to fill in the gaps for the students” -Andre Dillard, Director of Mentorship Programs. "#BePresent is an opportunity for community members to partner with AACPS to help our kids grow, succeed, and feel like they belong” -Shawn Ashworth, Ed.D, #BePresent Coordinator
Educator Expo 2024 Partners
Educator Expo 24 Booklet Link Alexander Brown State Farm Ally 4 Pets American College of Education Anne Arundel Community College Anne Arundel Retired School Personnel Association Arundel Federal Savings Bank Assistance League of the Chesapeake AutoStream Car Care Bowie Baysox CertaPro Painters of Annapolis Charm City Honey Bees Chesapeake [...]
June 2024
National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Certifies New Schoolyard Habitat at South River High
“We wanted to demonstrate our school’s commitment to sustainability and environmental protection,” said Green Technologies Pathway lead and STEM teacher Charlotte Flury. “The garden makes me feel more attached to my community. I love seeing a splash of nature next to my school building.” said Macie Culpepper, Green Tech STEM student.
Empowering Educators: Highlights from the AACPS Annual College and University Fair
The event encouraged all AACPS employees to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to explore educational advancements. Whether looking to continue their studies or begin a new academic journey, the College and University Partnership Fair provided the perfect starting point!
Apex Arts Commercial Band Returns to Rams Head Tavern with a Special Guest Victor Provost
To perform at Ram’s Head again was a rewarding experience that is appreciated every time it happens. Here's to many more performances!
Rise and Shine Bakery Champions Workforce Advancement Initiatives
"Workforce training reminds people what skills they bring to the table and they feel like a worthy part of the community" - Elizabeth Kinney
May 2024
2024 Teacher of the Year Reflects on What Helped Them Become the Best Version of Themselves
“Every child deserves a champion- an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be.”
Monthly Spotlight: 2004 Model UN Conference
Conference Quotes: "Our goal moving forward is to get more students excited about international relations & public speaking"... "It's an exciting opportunity for our students to engage in discourse about current & contemporary issues"... "We want our students to be world thinkers"... "It's important to add middle school students because it gives them an opportunity grow so many skills"... "Often the youth, with their fresh perspectives, come up with solutions that some older people struggle to see"
Charting Careers Help Students and Families Map a Path to Success
"When you support a young person, you must also support the whole family unit. So our goal is to building a relationship with the student and the family." - Erin Snell