Enhanced Expectations for Professional Learning These Professional Learning Expectations (effective August 2021) are intended to provide resources and support as staff transition back to traditional in-person instruction. Listed below are examples of the key roles and expectations essential for effective professional learning. Role (s) Tools for Everyone
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Elementary Teachers, Including Encore (Fine Arts, Physical Education) (Grades K–5)
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Check in with the ACPS Professional Learning Website for access to programs, learning opportunities, or tools for teachers. Access the Learning Resources Page on Canvas to learn more about instructional priorities as well as health, safety and technology integration. Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and coaching offered at schools. Engage in divisionwide professional learning days scheduled throughout the school year. Engage in a book study using the ACPS Virtual Library. Visit the Curriculum Canvas pages for instructional resources to support in-person learning. Continue to check the Professional Learning Management System (PLMS) and register for professional learning activities supporting the instruction of students. Develop curriculum resources that can be added to the ACPS Canvas curriculum and share with the content curriculum specialist: ○ English Language Arts: Carolyn Wooster, carolyn.wooster@acps.k12.va.us ○ Mathematics (Elementary): Julia Neufer, julia.neufer@acps.k12.va.us ○ Science: Lawrence Hsin, lawrence.hsin@acps.k12.va.us ○ Title I Science: Erica Meili, erica.meili@acps.k12.va.us ○ Social Studies: Sarah Whelan, sarah.whelan@acps.k12.va.us ○ Fine Arts: Andrew Watson, andrew.watson@acps.k12.va.us ○ Health/Physical Education (PE)/Family Life Education (FLE): Kristin Donley, kristin.donley@acps.k12.va.us ○ Media and Textbook Services: Candace Pannell, candace.pannell@acps.k12.va.us ○ World Languages: Tanja Mayer-Harding, tanja.mayerharding@acps.k12.va.us ○ Talented and Gifted (TAG) Education: Tiana Dominick, tiana.dominick.@acps.k12.va.us ○ Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID): Jodie Peters, jodie.peters@acps.k12.va.us Access professional learning opportunities recommended for each particular school/program.
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