Superintendent Alvin L. Crawley has appointed Peter Balas as the new Principal of T.C. Williams High School, citing proven strong leadership skills and academic experience as the reason for the choice. Balas has spent the last 15 years of his career with ACPS, including five years as an administrator at T.C. Williams.
Summer Curriculum Institute for Teachers, Coaches and Instructional Specialists
Teachers, coaches and instructional specialists are invited to apply to participate in the ACPS is hosting a Summer Curriculum Institute June 27-29 at T.C. Williams Minnie Howard Campus.
Professional Development Highlights: Reading SOL Tool Kit, Foundational Reading Skills and CPR, AED, & First Aid Certification
ACPS offers hundreds of courses for staff. This week’s edition includes social studies offerings, courses to learn how to better teaching students in poverty and assistance with developing assessments.
Why Funding ACPS 2020 is the Key to Success
Did you know that every item requested in the ACPS budget is aligned the ACPS 2020 Strategic Plan? This sets out our goals through 2020 as we focus on becoming a high-performing school division.
Superintendent Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Superintendent Alvin L. Crawley has appointed Michael Herbstman as the new Chief Financial Officer.
Procurement News You Can Use: New and Improved Procedures
The Procurement Department is making it easier for staff to work with vendors. Learn more and take a customer service survey.
Professional Development Highlights: Blended Learning, Child Interactions, Special Needs Financial Planning
ACPS offers hundreds of courses for staff. This week’s edition includes social studies offerings, courses to learn how to better teaching students in poverty and assistance with developing assessments.
ACPS Seeks Staff Input on the Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program
Staff connected to Talented and Gifted (TAG) program are being asked to make sure they complete the staff survey as part of the TAG evaluation process.
T.C. Williams Instructional Specialist Awarded Grant from National Society of High School Scholars
T.C. Williams Instructional Specialist Seamus O’Connor awarded $1,000 grant to attend the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development’s Empower 2017 conference.
Thank You for Your Support
Thank you to all who came out to support funding our schools at the Public Hearing on March 13.
Blended Learning Camp Accepting Presentation Proposals
Blended learning innovators, we need you! Submit a presentation proposal by Apri 21 for the second annual Blended Learning Camp in August.
Volunteer to Pack Meals on Friday
United Way is seeking ACPS staff to volunteer to pack meals on Friday.
Professional Development Highlights: Social Studies, Teaching Students in Poverty and Developing Assessments
ACPS offers hundreds of courses for staff. This week’s edition includes social studies offerings, courses to learn how to better teaching students in poverty and assistance with developing assessments.
ACPS is offering staff discounts and perks!
ACPS is offering staff discounts and perks! Sign up to Perkspot to get offers via email.
Mandatory Safety Training for Central Office on Thursday
Central Office Employees: Signup for one of four Emergency Management Training Sessions on Thursday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Budget Public Hearing at City Hall Tonight #TellCouncil
We are asking ACPS staff, parents and the wider community to come out and advocate for the City to fully fund the schools in this year’s budget, TONIGHT.
Licensed and Support Staff: Apply for Summer Positions Today
Apply for summer school positions by April 1.
Needing to Request Translation?
The links for requesting translation and interpretation services have also changed. Find out how to access them.
Professional Development Highlights: Family Life Education, Equity Conversations and Special Education Institute
ACPS offers hundreds of courses for staff. This week, ACPS focuses on the selection offered for Professional Development Day on March 10. This week’s edition includes a host of math course options.
Notice Anything New? ACPS Has Launched the New Website
ACPS launched its new division and school websites on Friday. The new site is focused around two concepts: usability and accessibility.
ACPS is Asking You to Come out on March 13 to #TellCouncil to Fully Fund Our Schools
This week we are asking ACPS staff, parents and the wider community to come out and advocate for the City to fully fund the schools in this year’s budget.