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
"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
A Fantastic School Counselor
"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
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
"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