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
Helping Teachers Teach
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.