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.

November 2019

Following My Purpose in AACPS

November 1st, 2019|Central Special, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees, Specialty Schools|

"My journey with AACPS began as the parent of a Special Education student at Central Special."--Karen McDonough, Bilingual Facilitator

Our CommUNITY Barbecue

November 1st, 2019|George Cromwell ES, North County Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Unity Day|

"This year, the school celebrated Unity Day by hosting a CommUNITY Barbecue in the evening. All students and their families were invited. The event was a huge success!"--Joyce Kovack, George Cromwell Elementary School

Embracing Unity Together

November 1st, 2019|Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Severna Park MS, Severna Park Stories, Unity Day|

"We had our first ever school wide Unity Day Pep Rally. There were be over 1500 people on the fields in front of our school. Our school community gathered together to celebrate and embrace Unity."--Elizabeth Westley, Severna Park Middle School

Celebrating Unity–Wherever We Go

November 1st, 2019|Glen Burnie Park ES, Old Mill Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Unity Day|

"My students and chaperones celebrated Unity Day on a fall pumpkin patch field trip!"--Rebecca Steiner, Glen Burnie Park Elementary School

Saying N-O to Bullying!

November 1st, 2019|Glen Burnie HS, Glen Burnie Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Unity Day|

"Our GBHS English Department says N-O to bullying!"--Caitlin Peterson, Glen Burnie High School

Wearing Our SPHS Unity Pride

November 1st, 2019|Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Severna Park HS, Severna Park Stories, Unity Day|

"Our principal, Mr. Bathras, purchased orange Unity tees for the entire faculty. They were printed by teacher Mr. Slack and students!"--Marianne Fitzgerald, SPHS

October 2019

“This is my second home.”

October 31st, 2019|Chesapeake Stories, Ft. Smallwood ES, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees|

"The Fort Smallwood Elementary School staff and community are the best around."--Pam Osborn, Fort Smallwood Elementary

Learning & giving with an incredible team

October 21st, 2019|Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees|

"Even though I have gotten new positions over the years, learning, teaching, and giving every single day has been remarkably rewarding and fulfilling."--Gaston Gamez, Office of School & Family Partnerships

Our Students’ Masterpiece to Share a Positive Message

October 18th, 2019|Chesapeake Stories, Ft. Smallwood ES, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees|

"Last year, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students helped create a mural to share the positive message of our school's motto: Together We Can Make a Difference."--Emily Pfeifer, Teacher

Keeping the Focus on the Mental Health of Our Students

October 18th, 2019|Old Mill Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, South Shore ES, Teacher of the Year|

"I have the opportunity to help kids who are struggling academically, socially, and emotionally. That is my privilege as a teacher."--Teresa Beilstein, 2019 AACPS Teacher of the Year