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.

September 2023

Back to School: Middle School Edition

September 28th, 2023|Behind the Scenes@AACPS|

"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

September 5th, 2023|Behind the Scenes@AACPS|

"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

June 16th, 2023|Behind the Scenes@AACPS, Broadneck Stories, Community Partnerships, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Students|

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

May 16th, 2023|Open for Business|

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

April 14th, 2020|Behind the Scenes@AACPS|

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

February 11th, 2020|North County HS, Our AACPS Stories, Our Students|

"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

February 11th, 2020|Four Seasons ES, Our Community, Our Employees|

"Lori Stuart is the most caring and compassionate school counselor I've met." -Salome Stephens

A Fantastic School Counselor

February 11th, 2020|Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees|

"She works tirelessly to promote social emotional learning at Four Seasons." -Juli Gross

January 2020

Returning to My Career with the Support of My Colleagues

January 22nd, 2020|MacArthur MS, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

Hundreds of employees of AACPS report to work daily to make a difference in their students' lives. Some of those employees don't just stop there. See how a simple conversation turned the tides of one of our very own.

Ms. Burdette Keeps Me Successful

January 22nd, 2020|Glen Burnie HS, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Our Students, Teacher Appreciation|

"I can say Ms. Burdette is a great teacher role model in my life and I look up to her and all the hard work she puts into her job and how much work she puts into her students."--Aaron, Grade 12, GBHS