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.
December 2016
The Key to Changing the World
“My life has constantly been affected by my teachers, my family, and my friends. I owe all my success to them, not because they taught me, but because they have continued to inspire me and support my life.”—Donchell, 12th Grade Student
November 2016
Use Amazon Smile to Support Our Schools While You Shop
What is Amazon Smile? AmazonSmile is a easy way to give back to your community while shopping through the same selection of products, low prices, and convenient shopping features you know through Amazon.com. When you shop through AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to [...]
“My road to teaching has been a family affair.”
After 25 years in the classroom my father transitioned into another position within the board of education as an Internship Coach. I decided to apply for the Automotive Refinishing Instructor position that my father held for the past 25 years. As a family we were very excited that I was selected for the position… I don’t think I’d be happy doing anything else. You have to find passion in what you do, and I feel that passion. I enjoy going to work every day. There are always going to be problems in any career you choose, but you have to find the joy in it. If there is no joy, there’s no point.
American Academy of Dermatology
Deadline: Rolling. Funds: In-kind shade structure grants (valued up to $8,000), which includes the cost for a shade structure and installation. Eligibility: Public schools and nonprofit organizations. Applicants must primarily provide services for children under the age of 18. Description: The American Academy of Dermatology solicits applications for the Shade Structure Grant Program. The [...]
The Students Vote: The Principal is Kind
"Our Student Government Association sponsors a quarterly award where students in grades 1-5 can vote for the Sunshine Award, which recognizes a staff member who is excellent, caring, and supportive of the students...the votes for [Principal] Mr. Gordon show the students think he is kind and supportive."--Barbara Holcomb, School Counselor
How We Spent Our Summer Vacation: New Teacher Orientation & Student Data
From making sure the right teacher is in every classroom to ensure that those teachers have all of the data they need to focus on instruction, AACPS depends on the work of Human Resources and Student Data over the summer to make sure we are ready to start the first day of school.
November: Office of Student Services
Throughout the month of November we will be spotlighting the Office of Student Services. This office's goal is to provide students, parents, and AACPS staff with the resources to help students succeed. Through the efforts of school counselors, psychologists, pupil personnel workers, special education teachers and teaching assistants as well [...]
October 2016
Submitting a Teacher of the Year Application: Helpful Hints
Thank you for putting together a nomination for the Teacher of the Year award. Below are some frequently asked questions about submitting your complete nomination online.
From Coaching to Administration–How Principals are Made
“A pertinent question to ask during this month where we recognize administrators is what experience prepared you for the challenges of the position? Of course the numerous workshops, books/articles read and years worked in the classroom helped. But in my particular case, my many years coaching on the sideline provided me with incredible advantages that translated to the skills I would need as an administrator.”—Kevin Buckley, Principal
Shlagel Farms: Bringing the Farm to Our Schools
Russell Shlagel, owner of Shlagel Farms, began his partnership with Anne Arundel County Public Schools in the fall of 2015. With over 100 acres in Waldorf, MD, this farm produces fruits and vegetables for the community and Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Pumpkin, butternut squash, peppers and acorn squash are just a few of the AACPS favorites." ~Russell Shlagel, Local Farmer & AACPS Partner