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.
March 2017
Nantucket Elementary’s Incredible School Community
“As a parent of two students that have benefited from the incredibly supportive school community at Nantucket Elementary, I wanted to take a few minutes to recognize the school… Throughout the course of my children's time at Nantucket, I could not have hoped for a better experience for them.“--Jennifer Young, Parent.
Matthew Centrowitz, Broadneck High School, Class of 2007
Matthew started his journey to the Olympics as a Broadneck Bruin. With the support of a his coach, who fostered and encouraged Matt’s natural potential while at Broadneck, Matt has been able to follow his passion as a professional athlete. Hear his incredible journey to bring home a gold medal in 2016 and break the American record and the family that was behind him every step of the way.
February 2017
California Casualty
Deadline: January 15, 2017 (if submitted after deadline will be considered for next school year) Funds: Grants range from $1,000 - $3,000 Eligibility: Public middle and high schools in all states except Alaska, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, and Wisconsin. Applicant must be a current member, or referred by a current member, of [...]
Using Community Building Circles to Strengthen our School Community
"[Community building circles are] now part of our morning routine and our staff looks forward to giving 'shout outs,' learning about new students coming to our school, and having courageous conversations!"--Tiffany Stewart Kline, Assistant Principal, Mary Moss @ J. Albert Adams
Recognizing Ms. Kerst
"Elizabeth Kerst, third grade teacher at Oakwood Elementary School was selected to be filmed teaching an Explicit Comprehension lesson....The Reading Office couldn’t have selected a better teacher." --Donna Usewick, Principal
Rockwell Collins
Deadline: Rolling. Funds: Funding is awarded under the following two categories: Grants targeting major projects and programs that total more than $20,000. Grants supporting fundraising, sponsorships, and events or activities that total $20,000 or less. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, public organizations, and governmental agencies, such as schools and parks departments. Contact: See website for list [...]
Brinker International
Deadline: Ongoing. Funds: Varies by request. The company provides both monetary and in-kind dining certificate donations. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, schools, and institutions of higher education. Previous grantees have included community programs and projects affiliated with children and family, arts, civics, and university-related educational programs. Description: Brinker International provides support in the areas [...]
Life Time Foundation
Deadline: Ongoing. Funds: Cash and in-kind grants. One recent grantee received over $600,000 in support. Eligibility: School districts that have at least one school within a 20-mile radius of a Life Time destination. Description: The Life Time Foundation partners with school districts to help them make healthy and sustainable changes to the [...]
An Overdue Thank You to the Teachers at Hillsmere Elementary
"How long has it been, since I left Hillsmere Elementary School? I am not really too sure of the names of my classmates, but I know three teachers who, played a fantastic roll in my development and interest in self-improvement that has followed me to this day."--Tracy Lee
January 2017
AGL Resources Private Foundation, Inc.
Deadline: TBA Funds: Varies. Grants in 2016 ranged from $2,500 - $20,000. Eligibility: Services Territories in Georgia, Florida, Virginia, New Jersey, Maryland, Tennessee, and Texas. Description: AGL Resources Private Foundation Inc. provides support in the following areas: Energy Assistance: programs which primarily help low-income households and low-income senior citizens afford their natural gas [...]