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.
February 2024
Ensuring Equity and Safety: The Office of Safe and Orderly Schools Steps Up to Support Students, Families, and Schools
"A successful day entails acting as a pillar of support for both our students and the district, ensuring they feel secure and empowered." - Dr. Alice Swift, Director of the Office of Safe and Orderly Schools
September 2023
Back to School: Magnet Program Edition
"We're thrilled about the work of our students, because they have the opportunity to showcase and share to the world the talents they have" - David Kauffman, Senior Manager Apex Arts Magnet
Back to School: High School Edition
"We foster a culture of family. We're one big Knight Family" - Eric Jefferson, Principal North County HS
Back to School: Middle School Edition
"We work hard to make sure the students feel seen, heard, and valued because they are little rock stars" - Casey Hunt, Principal Annapolis MS
Back to School: Elementary School Edition
"It is really about kids. We are unreasonably committed to kids" - Ken Patterson, Principal Seven Oaks ES
June 2023
Apex Arts Commercial Band Performance at Rams Head Tavern
The performance at Ram’s Head in Downtown Annapolis helps to illustrate the recognition of their level of achievement and the value of providing these students with real-world music industry experiences.
May 2023
Teacher Appreciation with AutoStream Car Care Centers
This year, AutoStream Car Care Centers in Maryland is one of the businesses that decided to partner with the AACPS Thank-A-Teacher campaign. In an interview, David Askwith, Managing Director of AutoStream Car Care, shares his vision for the future of this partnership and his passion for supporting educators and students.
April 2020
Internship Facilitators: Building Partnerships to Benefit Students & the Community
Each year, hundreds of AACPS students build real-world, workforce skills through professional internships. Learn about the small team of internship facilitators who work with students, families, and the community to build the partnerships that make these experiences possible.
February 2020
Meet the PDM Intern
"On a run-of-the-mill Tuesday in March of 2019, I found myself nervously walking up a flight of stairs for an internship interview. My mind was racing with questions I may be asked and I was ecstatic..." -Jaden Yanovitz
One Caring & Compassionate School Counselor
"Lori Stuart is the most caring and compassionate school counselor I've met." -Salome Stephens