The ACPS Office of Communications is introducing a Communications Request Management System to better support all your communication needs. Make sure you know how to request communication support in the future.
Resources
Can You Recognize a Phishing Scam From a Genuine Email?
Read this guide to keeping yourself — and ACPS — safe online.
Virginia Department of Education Launches Open Educational Resources Platform
#GoOpenVA is an online platform which will allow teachers throughout Virginia to share educational resources they have created.
Lost For Words? Use Our Phone Interpreter Service, Available for All ACPS Staff
With so many different languages spoken by our families, it is important we all understand how to communicate with each other clearly and quickly. Find out how to use Language Line, our live phone interpreter service.
Do You Know How to Answer Questions on School Safety?
It’s understandable that parents and family members will want reliable answers to the difficult questions surrounding school safety. Make sure you know the answers.
Do You Know About the ACPS Policy on Providing Translation and Interpretation?
At ACPS we want staff to communicate clearly with all families. Make sure you know how and when to use our translation and interpretation services.
What Teachers Can Do to Reduce Absenteeism
Chronic absenteeism can greatly reduce your students’ chances of academic success. But there are things you can do to keep attendance rates high.
Know a Student in Need? Find Out How to Get Help
Do you know of an ACPS student in need? ACPS has partnered with Alice’s Kids, a non-profit organization that provides short-term financial assistance to students with immediate needs. Learn how you can help address student needs.
When to Call Communications
The Office of Communications provides ACPS staff with communication support for VIP events, fliers and videos, as well as training on web, email newsletter and social media platforms. But when should you contact us?
Protect Your Family and Finances with Free Risk Planning Tools
If you’ve been putting off creating a will, you’re not alone. The majority of Americans don’t have a current will in place. Now you have free online access to legal document preparation resources so that you can plan for your family and your finances.
It’s Never Too Early to Start Planning for Retirement
Whether you plan to retire next year or in 15 or 20 years, it’s never too early to take a look at your retirement account, review your projected benefits and adjust your contributions. Learn how.
Get Your Flu Shot Before the Flu Gets You
Flu season is upon us. A flu vaccine is the best defense to not only protect you, but also help protect the people around you. Get details on when and where to get your free flu shot.
Benefits and Perks Updates and Reminders
With the start of the new school year approaching, it’s a great time to refocus on your physical and emotional health and wellbeing with these free benefits, perks and resources.
November is a Great Time to Get Fit!
Learn about how you can reduce your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes and about a free wellness program for members of ACPS UnitedHealthcare that can help!
Don’t Miss out on our News this Coming School Year!
Did you know that there are TWO main ACPS newsletters as well as a newsletter for EVERY school? Don’t miss out. Sign up today!
The Wellness Program and Wellness Van are Back!
Wellness Vans will be coming to a location near you on Thursday, August 31. With no appointment needed and at no cost, get a biometric screening to get your health on track before school starts.
Use the Updated Letterhead and Templates for 2017
ACPS letterhead, memo, and PowerPoint templates have been updated with names of the newly elected Chair and Vice Chair of the School Board. Please make sure you use the new templates!
School Board Nears Completion of Three-Year Policy Review
Read about the Superintendent’s commitment to upholding the School Board policies as the Alexandria City School Board nears the end of its three-year policy review.
Meet Your Parent Liaisons
Parent Liaisons offer opportunities to better support our families by fostering relationships and helping to build cooperative working relationships between the home and school. Meet the 12 Parent Liaisons who work with the five members of the FACE team.
Free Books for ACPS Teachers Courtesy of Friends of Beatley Central Library
Teachers! Get free books for your classroom or for your personal enjoyment at the Beatley Central Library Teacher Appreciation Day.
Familiarize Yourself with the 504 Updates
ACPS has recently updated the Section 504 Procedural Guidance Manual. ACPS is committed to seeing Every Student Succeed, so please make sure you are familiar with the changes.
Redistricting Update: Where are we in the process?
The redistricting process begins in earnest this month when the GIS mapping work to redraw boundaries will take place. The proposed new boundaries are expected to be reviewed and approved by the School Board in late January 2017. Find out where we are in the process.
Special Education Video Series: Public Safety Considerations for Children with Autism
The ACPS Special Education Parent Resource Center has compiled a series of videos about topics of interest to parents of students with special educational needs. View the final video in the series in English, Spanish, Amharic and Arabic.
Special Education Video Series: Managing Sibling Conflict
The ACPS Special Education Parent Resource Center has compiled a series of videos about topics of interest to parents of students with special educational needs. View the forth video in the series in English, Spanish, Amharic and Arabic.
Special Education Video Series: Agency Linkages
The ACPS Special Education Parent Resource Center has compiled a series of videos about topics of interest to parents of students with special educational needs. View the third video in the series in English, Spanish, Amharic and Arabic.
Special Education Video Series: Children and Teens with Dyslexia and Other Reading Disorders
The ACPS Special Education Parent Resource Center has compiled a series of videos about topics of interest to parents of students with special educational needs. View the second video in the series in English, Spanish, Amharic and Arabic.
Special Education Video Series: Children and Teens with Autism Spectrum Disorders
The ACPS Special Education Parent Resource Center has developed a series of videos about topics of interest to parents of students with special educational needs. View the first in the series in English, Spanish, Amharic and Arabic.
How Does Cultural Competence Affect Educational Equity?
Through cultural competence we can achieve educational equity by building relationships that support the learning process and identifying strategies that address each student’s unique learning needs.
Plant a Tree with Your Students
ACPS teachers are being provided with free trees to plant with their students.
ACPS Letterhead Updated for 2016; Download the ACPS Logo
ACPS letterhead, memo, and PowerPoint templates have been updated with names of the newly inducted School Board members. Also learn how to access the ACPS logo and other resources.