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.
April 2015
Facilitadores bilingües: el faro en medio de la mar
(To read this story in English, click here). Es martes por la mañana y Sandra Acevedo-Harper camina por los pasillos de la escuela Annapolis High. Al igual que el resto de personal, saluda a los estudiantes que corren a abrazarla, ayuda a una estudiante de noveno grado a encontrar su [...]
April: Professional Growth and Development
The Office of Professional Growth & Development provides learning opportunities to ensure employees are gaining relevant, diverse and current expertise. Of particular highlight is our Right Start Program, which supports new teachers by providing robust training, orientation, seminars, symposiums, and mentoring opportunities. Through ongoing and ever-growing professional development opportunities, the [...]
March 2015
School Psychologists: Breaking Barriers & Building Bridges
School Psychologists are specially trained mediators and problem solvers who help assess and address students’ emotional and learning needs. Across the county, 64 School Psychologists serve as consultants, crisis interventionists, and direct service providers for students, families, and staff to help all students achieve greatness.
Go Behind the Scenes @ AACPS!
Every day, we see the role our teachers play in impacting our student's lives. But what we may not see as clearly is the dedication, passion, and commitment from those outside the classroom to give our students programs of access, equity, and excellence. The new Behind the Scenes Story Series features [...]
AACPS Wins National Laurie Horne Family Engagement Award
Congratulations to the Office of School and Family Partnerships for receiving first prize in the National Laurie Horne Family Engagement Award contest for its innovative International Parent and Community Leadership Academy (IPCLA). The award was presented at the recent National Family Engagement Summit in Lynchburg, VA. Chosen from more than [...]
March: Office of Facilities
The Office of Facilities is responsible for managing construction, operations, and maintenance for the county. From planning the construction of new schools and overseeing the custodial staff who keeps each school clean, to developing energy conservation strategies and operating the AACPS mail room, Facilities works hard every day to make [...]
February 2015
February: Office of Student Services
The Department of Student Services supports the AACPS goals of academic achievement, safe and orderly environment and community partnerships through the development, implementation and monitoring of programs and services that enhance educational opportunities for students. Click here to learn more.
January 2015
Now Accepting Nominations for the Washington Post Awards
Please encourage your staff and school community to consider submitting nominations for the Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award and/or the Distinguished Educational Leadership Award. The deadline for electronic submission of nominations is Friday, February 13, 2015 at 5:00pm. Click here for more information.
January: Office of Curriculum & Instruction
The Office of Curriculum & Instruction designs high-quality and developmentally appropriate curriculum and instruction, provides a wide range of professional development, and collaborates with schools, staff, parents, and state/local agencies to promote school readiness and build a solid foundation for leaning. Click here to learn more.
December 2014
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Employee Giving Campaign!
Your contributions are supporting support Harvest for the Hungry, Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC), and Relay for Life, among others, as well as grants, scholarships, school supplies, and incentive items for classroom teachers and students. We would especially like to thank our 2014 donors who contributed at the [...]