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Professional Development
Professional Development Highlights: Coaching Academies
Are you ready to infuse more innovation into your teaching? Do you want to work more collaboratively with teachers in your school and throughout the division? Then the Learning Forward Coaching Academy is for you!
It’s Time to Plan for October 8 Professional Learning Day
It’s your turn to be the student! All instructional employees are expected to be in professional learning sessions on October 8. View the complete list of offerings.
Be a Part of Keeping ACPS Healthy this Fall
It’s that time of year when we start to see seasonal illnesses appear in our schools. Be on the look out for flu and Norovirus symptoms and learn how to stay healthy.
Professional Development and Training: Violent Intruder, Mental Health and PD Day
As we gear up to educate and support our students in the new school year, please make sure you take advantage of these training opportunities ahead of the start of the new school year.
Professional Development Highlights This Summer
As we do with our students, we’re encouraging you to keep the learning alive this summer. Several immersive, multi-day learning opportunities are available. Take a look!
Professional Development Highlight: Summer Institute on Education Equity and Justice
ACPS teachers, administrators and other educators are invited to participate in American University’s Summer Institute on Education Equity and Justice on Saturday, June 30.
Teachers: Join Us for an Unconventional Conference Where You Drive the Learning
If you’d like to decide the topics, guide the discussion and share your own expertise while learning with and from others, join us at our first unconference on August 10.
Professional Development Highlights: Refresh, Reboot and Reimagine Your Teaching at the Blended Learning Camp
If you’re a teacher who wants to be more innovative, enthusiastic, and student-centered in your work and implement blended learning in meaningful ways, this summer camp is for you!
Professional Development Highlights: Writing Workshop, SMART Notebook, CPR and More
What do you want to learn today? ACPS offers hundreds of courses to help staff grow professionally. Take a look!
Professional Development Highlights: Grammar, Brain Boosters, STEM and More
ACPS offers hundreds of courses for staff. Explore the many opportunities available to help you grow professionally.
Act Now to Complete Mandatory Active Shooter Training
If you have not completed part 1 of the mandatory ALICE training, you must do so by April 1. Get details! If you already took the instructor training and received your certificate, no further action is required at this time.
Do You Have What it Takes to Present a Session at Blended Learning Camp?
If you are an innovative, enthusiastic, student-centered educator who implements blended learning in meaningful ways, we want to hear from you!
Take Your Teaching and Your Tech to the Next Level
If you’re a teacher who is ready to put a little more tech into your teaching, apply to join the next Teacher Leadership Project cohort.
Entering Next Phase of Emergency Response Training
Get details about the next phase of emergency training, the ACPS Tip Line and potential student walkouts on March 14.
Professional Development Highlights: Equity Conversations, DBQ Project, Family Engagement and More
ACPS offers hundreds of courses for staff. Explore the many opportunities available to help you grow professionally.
Choose from a Great Selection of Professional Development Courses for January 2
We’re launching the new year with a professional development day on January 2. Take a look at some of the programs being offered and sign up today!
Thinking About Retirement? Sign Up for January Seminar
If you are thinking about retiring, join us on January 11 to learn about the retirement process and benefits available at retirement.
Select Your Professional Development Courses for January 2
We’re launching the new year with a professional development day on January 2. Take a look at some of the programs being offered and sign up today!
Professional Development Highlights: Family Engagement Workshops, Equity and Crisis Intervention
ACPS offers hundreds of courses for staff. Explore the many opportunities available to help you grow professionally.
New Hybrid Model for CPR, First Aid and AED Training
The new model for CPR training combines any time, anywhere online component with in-person, hands-on component to fulfill new state teacher licensing requirements.
Licensed Educators … Get Ready to Renew Your License
If you are a licensed educator, this friendly reminder is for you: May 1, 2018 is the deadline to submit Virginia Department of Education renewal packets.
Professional Development Highlights: Family Life Education, Teaching Across Cultures and Equity for Administrators
ACPS offers hundreds of courses for staff. Explore the many opportunities available to help you grow professionally.
Employee Resources Now Available in Canvas
Canvas is now the place to go to access useful resources like Employee Self-Service, PowerSchool, TimeClockPlus and more.
Professional Development Highlights: Special Education Teacher Training, Citywide Paraprofessionals Training Series and More
ACPS offers hundreds of courses for staff. Explore the many opportunities available to help you grow professionally.
New Online Training Opportunities for All Staff
Now all employees have access to an easy-to-use online learning center with that offers anytime, anywhere training.
It’s Professional Development Day! See What’s Coming Down the Pike
Today is Professional Development Day. What will you learn about today? Take a look at our offerings for coming weeks.
Professional Development Highlights: Working with Bilingual and Emergent ELs, Arts Workshop, Secondary Literacy and More
We have more great offerings for the professional learning day on October 9, including a special comprehensive institute for K-5 teachers. Take a look and sign up today!
Web Accessibility Guidelines for Schools, Departments and Canvas Content Creators
ACPS aims to make its website and Canvas useful and usable for all. Here is how you can help.
Professional Development Highlights: Gearing up for Professional Learning Day on October 9
How will you make the most of the professional learning day on October 9? Take a look at some of the programs being offered and sign up today!