Across AACPS, there are thousands of employees who give their time and energy to help make sure our students can meet their fullest potential. But even this dedicated team cannot do it alone and AACPS depends on countless individuals and businesses who give their time, talent, and money to support our students and our schools. This month we ask why the community should invest in the future of our students.
Tag: community engagement
Community engagement is essential to providing students with an education that is relevant to the world they will enter upon graduation. This is a collection of posts related to the community and/or opportunities for community engagement.
Equity Liaisons: Everybody’s Cheerleader
Each day 81,000 children come to school with one goal—receive the best education possible. To reach this goal, students need more than strong academic programs; they need to know they are seen as individuals, each with a unique background and unique potential, and they need to know that their school wants to do whatever it can to serve them. In short, they need Equity Liaisons.
September: The School & Family Partnerships Office is here to help!
This month, to kick off the start of the school year, we wanted to welcome everyone back and let you know that we are here to help! We help encourage collaborative relationships throughout out county in three ways…
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.
March 24: Family Involvement Conference
Join us for an inspiring morning with Frank Kros, President of the Upside Down Organization, who will present a keynote address, “Change Your Language, Change Their Lives,” followed by breakout discussion groups and opportunity to share your thoughts with other parents and community members. This conference is free! Register online at www.aacps.org/conference or go to… Continue reading March 24: Family Involvement Conference
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October: Office of Equity and Accelerated Student Achievement
The Office of Equity and Accelerated Student Achievement empowers schools, families, and the greater community to achieve a collective goal: Elevate All Students, Eliminate All Gaps. Click here to learn more.
September: 21st Century Education Foundation
The 21st Century Education Foundation is a nonprofit, 501 (c) (3) organizations created to support the students and teacher of Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS). Working together with business and community leaders, the 21st CEF promotes collaborative efforts to match the needs of AACPS with the financial resources of the surrounding businesses, industries, and… Continue reading September: 21st Century Education Foundation