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.

August 2015

American Honda Foundation Grants for Education

August 24th, 2015|Classroom Support, Environment, Grant Opportunities, STEM|

Funder: American Honda Foundation Grants for Education Deadline: Rolling and applications will be considered on these dates: Feb 1, May 1, Aug 1, and Nov 1 Available Funds: The maximum award is $75,000. Summary: The American Honda Foundation engages in grant making that reflects the basic tenets, beliefs and philosophies [...]

NEA Foundation Learning and Leadership Grants

August 24th, 2015|Grant Opportunities, Professional Development|

Funder: The NEA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the National Education Association, is a public charity supported by contributions from educators' dues, corporate sponsors, and others. The foundation supports student success by helping public school educators work with key partners to build strong systems of shared responsibility. Deadline: Oct 15, Feb [...]

Bus Drivers & Attendants: First Stop on the Road to Learning

August 14th, 2015|Behind the Scenes@AACPS, What's New|

Every day, nearly 58,000 students ride the bus to school. At the front of each bus, drivers and attendants draw upon their extensive training, professionalism, and love of children to make sure that every student gets to school safely and on time.

Helping Teachers Teach

August 11th, 2015|Classroom Support, Grant Opportunities, School & Classroom Libraries|

Funder: Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce Foundation (NAACCC) Available Funds: $500 Available Grants: Classroom Support Deadline: Ongoing Summary: The NAACCC Foundation, Inc. raises and grants funds to support Grants to teachers for use in their classrooms.  For more information about this opportunity click here.

June 2015

Awesome Foundation Grants

June 24th, 2015|Classroom Support, Classroom Technology, Grant Opportunities, Other Resources, The Arts|

Funder: The Awesome Foundation Amount: $1,000 Deadline: Monthly Grant Summary: The Awesome Foundation is a global community advancing the interest of awesome in the universe, $1000 at a time. Each fully autonomous chapter supports awesome projects through micro-grants, usually given out monthly. These micro-grants, $1000 or the local equivalent, come [...]

June: Food and Nutrition Services

June 4th, 2015|AACPS Monthly Showcases|

The office of Food and Nutrition serves over 8 Million meals annually across all of our schools. Children who are healthy and well-nourished perform better in school, and the Office of Food & Nutrition Services is an important part of this educational process. Did you know that AACPS receives no county funds [...]

May 2015

Finish Line Youth Foundation Athletic Program Grants

May 21st, 2015|Athletic Programs, Grant Opportunities|

Funder: Finish Line Youth Foundation Available funds: $1,000-$5,000 Deadline: March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31 The Finish Line Youth Foundation supports organizations that provide opportunities for youth participation in youth athletic programs and camps that encourage youth activities and healthy, active lifestyles. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations. Click here for more [...]

Toshiba Innovative Secondary Classroom Grants

May 21st, 2015|Classroom Support, Grant Opportunities, STEM|

Funder: Toshiba American Foundation Available funds: $5,000 Deadline: June 1 & November 1 Toshiba American Foundation solicits applications for grant programs to support middle and high school school teachers who wish to make math and science more engaging through innovative, hands on projects in their grade 6-12 classrooms. Eligibility: Grade 6-12 Classroom teachers Click [...]

May: Transportation

May 14th, 2015|AACPS Monthly Showcases|

Every Day, over 50,000 students step onto the bus to be taken to and from school. Our bus drivers work tirelessly, running multiple routes per day, to ensure our students arrive safely, on time, and ready to learn. Our Transportation Department works behind the scenes to promote a professional and safe [...]

April 2015

Bilingual Facilitators: The Lighthouse in the Middle of the Sea

April 24th, 2015|Behind the Scenes@AACPS|

Beyond a traditional interpreter or translator, Bilingual Facilitators are responsible for helping language-minority/international families become involved in their children’s education. Anne Arundel Count Public School's 17 Bilingual Facilitators stretch their time across 125 schools and special centers to serve over 6,000 families.