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Employee of the Week
As an ELA teacher at Bunche Middle School, Robert Freeman provides remediation instruction for Tier 2 and Tier 3 students via Read 180 and Aimsweb. In addition, Freeman serves as the Communications Ambassador for the school. In this role, he curates content for the school’s website and social media accounts and teaches students the recording process in the school’s music and podcast production suite. Communications Ambassadors are valuable assets in the APS framework and Freeman’s contribution is to be commended.
APS is comprised of thousands of employees who each contribute to the success of our great district. Each week, we will feature an APS employee and tell you a little about what they do. Let's get to know each other and celebrate our colleagues!
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APS Equity Champions Nominations
It’s time to nominate APS Equity Champions! Nominations are due by June 30, 2024.
Since 2021, APS Equity Champions have allowed the district to continually expand its capacity for creating a more equitable school district. Today, over 30+ APS staff and teams across three cohorts have been celebrated as APS Equity Champions. We’re excited to shine a light on the next cohort of APS Equity Champions for 2024!
Who can be nominated as an APS Equity Champion?
APS Equity Champions actively and publicly model the APS Equity Dispositions (for teachers and leaders) and support the APS Equity Commitments outlined in the 2020-2025 APS Strategic Plan.
Click the forms below to submit your nominations:
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Foster Data-Driven Excellence at APS as a Data Ambassador
Join our vibrant community of educators as we embark on an exciting journey in our second cohort of Data Ambassadors! Dive into the wealth of data resources at your fingertips within the district and discover innovative ways to harness them to improve student outcomes. Connect with fellow passionate educators in engaging virtual meetings held once a month, where collaboration and inspiration flourish. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to empower yourself and your students through the power of data! Don't forget to apply by this Sunday's May 19 deadline by clicking HERE.
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Let’s Talk Basics for New Users Training
APS continues encouraging its students, parents, and community to engage with the district in an open and respectful environment. The Let’s Talk platform allows us to address the community's questions or needs and can be utilized by everyone in our APS community. We hope you will join us for one of the upcoming Let’s Talk New User Training Sessions, taking place May – July, where we will cover all the basics needed to help you get the most out of your Let’s Talk account in 45 minutes or less! Please be sure to register for the training by clicking HERE. We look forward to seeing you at a future training session! *If any department wants their group to be trained separately, please contact Shanelle Coleman.
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Check Out Our New Communications Hub
The Office of Communications is building an Employee Portal to ensure employees can locate Communications assets and resources such as logos, Zoom backgrounds, project request forms and timelines, style standards and social media best practices, special events, and web support information.
Please visit the Communications Employee Portal to locate Communications internal resources and documents. For external requests from community partners or sponsors, please visit the Communications webpage or our APS Brand Kit.
Should you have any additional questions regarding the new hub, please contact Jim Heupel at Jim.Heupel@atlanta.k12.ga.us or 404.802.2892. Thank you for your collaboration.
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Youth Mental Health First Aid Class
You are invited to take the Youth Mental Health First Aid course, which will teach you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18. You’ll build the skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to young people who are struggling. Register now for tomorrow's May 18 virtual class by clicking HERE. Spots are limited. First come, first serve.
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Explore Working Advantage for Potential Savings
Saving money can free up some mental space. Explore Working Advantage to see May offers. Take a look at other wellness product offers to enhance your well-being
#BeWellAtAPS
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
APS is dedicated to children’s mental health and is committed to actively participating in eradicating stigmas, extending support, fostering public education, and advocating for our students’ well-being. In a world constantly changing, it's okay to feel overwhelmed, and whether or not we have a diagnosis, it’s crucial to prioritize our mental health. Let's start the conversation and support each other on our journey to well-being. Click HERE for a list of resources that provide mental health services to students and families. This May, join us in honoring Mental Health Awareness Month!
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Applications Are Open For The Gifted In-Field Endorsement Cohort
The APS Office of Gifted and Talented Education is happy to announce that they are accepting applications for membership into this year’s Gifted In-Field Endorsement Cohort. The program is open to teachers and designed to train candidates to identify and teach gifted students from various cultural, linguistic, and economic backgrounds. To learn about this four-course program, its admission requirements, and more, please view the information video. Contact Mona L. Haygood for answers not found in the video or in Google Classroom (Join Code kq527zw).
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APSpeaks | Summer Hours
We're excited to announce our summer schedule as we wrap up a vibrant Spring Semester with our last weekly APSpeaks session on Tuesday, May 21! APSpeaks will continue to foster engaging discussions and community connections through biweekly meetings. Want to learn more? Click HERE for details and to get involved.
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May is National Foster Care Month
APS is committed to providing a caring culture of equity and trust, ensuring each student thrives in a safe and engaging learning environment. During the month of May, we will be honoring National Foster Care Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and showing appreciation for the invaluable individuals and organizations who support our students and youth in foster care. Join us in showing support for our students in foster care by wearing the color blue every Friday during the month of May and by calling or emailing your student’s foster parents and caregivers to thank them for all that they do to provide for and support our students
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Consider a Voluntary Transfer!
Are you interested in transferring to a new worksite? Consider a Voluntary Transfer!
The APS Voluntary Transfer Window is a specially designated period where eligible school-based staff can explore and express interest in transferring to a new work location. Assistant Principals, Teachers, Media Specialists, Counselors, Social Workers, and Paraprofessionals are welcome to view the requirements and available positions for transfer by visiting the APS HR Website and applying to a new school site on the Available Jobs tab.
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APS Childcare Scholarship
APS recognizes the critical importance and high costs of childcare for its employees. As part of the PAACT (Promise All Atlanta Children Thrive), APS is partnering with Quality Care of Children to offer Boost Child Care Scholarships for APS staff. Please click HERE or scan the QR code for specifics and eligibility requirements.
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Did you know you can access your employee resources and information in one place? Visit the Employee page on the APS website and stay in the know! | | | | |
