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 2020
Cigna Foundation
Deadline: TBA. Funds: The program will provide up to a total of $5 million in grants to community organizations over the next year. Eligibility: School systems and surrounding communities, including clinicians, and local and national nonprofits. Description: The Cigna Foundation requests applications for its Healthier Kids For Our Future grant [...]
How STEM Helped Me Build My Future
With the guidance of my parents, I was able to realize that this whole time STEM was helping me build a stable future.
Building a Lasting Community Within the Classroom
As a teacher, it is my job to ensure that all of my students come to school each day feeling safe and excited to learn. I strive to build a community within my classroom, as well as through the entire school.
Providing Unconditional Love in the Classroom
My teaching philosophy begins and ends with unconditional love.
The Value of a Teacher
I believe that every child has a story and it is my commitment to know and value every story.
Passion for Motivating Students
Nisa's passion for motivating students started in the 4th grade.
Encouraging Students to Explore
Stacy Kearns I am an AACPS: Teacher, Severn River Middle School | 2020 Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalist Adolescence is a challenging time for many students. Adolescence can also be a time of immense personal growth. Our job as educators is to prepare students to participate as constructive [...]
Celebrating Differences, Adapting to Change, and Finding Success
Welcome to Camp Kramer! We are a family that starts each day with hugs, high fives, and a bonfire (community circle).
Advocating for Students
One of the most fundamental roles of an educator is that of an advocate.
Teaching Student’s that Kindness Matters
I believe all students can learn within an environment where kindness matters and they feel safe to take risks.