2021-22 Minutes and Meeting Materials

September 20, 2021

ACTL Agenda.20-Sep-2021

• ACTL-101 Presentation 21-22 SY
• Chief Academic Officer Presentation –  Priorities – 2021-2022

October 6th, 2021

ACTL Agenda.6-Oct-21

• Meeting recording – Oct. 6th, 2021

Please note, you may skip from minute 50:00 to minute 58:00, when we were moving into breakout groups. We returned and resumed the full conversation beginning at minute 58:00.

November 3rd, 2021

ACTL Agenda.3-Nov-21

• ACTL ELA Update (11_3_21)
• Meeting recording – Nov. 3rd, 2021

December 8, 2021

ACTL Agenda.8-Dec-21

• Meeting recording – Dec. 8th, 2021

January 12, 2022

ACTL Agenda.12-Jan-2022

• Early Childhood Education Committee report and discussion
• Career, Technical, and Adult Education Adviisory Committee report and discussion
• Science Advisory Committee report and discussion
• Meeting recording – Jan. 12, 2022

February 2, 2022

ACTL Agenda.2-Feb-22

• PowerPoint  Social Emotional Learning: Resources for Parents 
• Meeting recording – Feb. 3, 2022

March 2, 2022

ACTL Agenda-March 2, 2022

• Meeting recording – March 2, 2022

April 6, 2022

ACTL Agenda- 6, April-2022

• ACTL April Homework and Grading Policy Updates Presentation April 2022
• Meeting recording – April 6, 2022

May 4, 2022

ACTL Agenda.4-May-22

• Meeting recording – May 4, 2022

June 1, 2022

ACTL Agenda.1-June-22

• Edtech LEAD Session-June 2022
• ACTL Tutoring June 1 2022
• Meeting recording

2020-21 Minutes and Meeting Materials

June 2, 2021 (Last meeting for the SY)

6.2.21 ACTL Agenda

• ACTL Updates – DTL
• ACTL Recruitment Flyer 2020-21 – final
• Meeting recording – June 2, 2021

May 5, 2021

5.5.21 ACTL Agenda

• 5.5.21 ACTL NoVa presentation
• Meeting recording – May 5, 2021

April 7, 2021

4.7.21 ACTL Agenda

• 4.7.21 ACTL Meeting Question Responses
• Meeting recording – April 7, 2021

March 3, 2021

3.3.21 ACTL Agenda

• ACTL DL Task Force presentation
• IPP Update to Advisories
• FINALRe-Org 2021-2022- DTL Directors (1)
• Meeting recording – March 3, 2021

February 3, 2021

2.3.21 ACTL Agenda

• English (ELAC) Progress Memo – December 2020
• Student Health Advisory Board (SHAB)
• MemoScience (SAC) Memo
• Student Services (SSAC) Memo
• Special Education (ASEAC) Memo
• World Language (WLAC)
• Meeting recording February 3, 2021

January 19, 2021

1.19.21 ACTL Agenda

• ACTL Committee Progress Memos Submittal – December 2020
• Committee Chair Progress Memo Submittal Letter – December 2020
• Math (MAC) Progress Memo – December 2020
• Arts (AAC) Progress Memo – December 2020
• Equity & Excellence (EEAC) Progress Memo – December 2020
• Gifted (GSAC) Progress Memo – December 2020
• Career Tech Adult (CTAE) Progess Memo – December 2020
• Social Studies (SSAC) Progress Memo – December 2020
• Meeting recording – January 19, 2021

December 2, 2020

12.2.20 ACTL Agenda

• 12.2.20 Budget Update for ACTL
• Meeting recording – December 2, 2020

November 4, 2020

11.4.20 ACTL Agenda

• ACTL Recruitment Flyer 2020-21 – final
• 11.4.20 – Gifted English Learner SPED
• ACTL 11.4.20 – Gifted English Learner SPED Updates
• ACTL 11.4.2020 Questions from Chat
• 11.4.20 ACTL Gifted Services Breakout Room Notes
• 11.4.20 ACTL EL Breakout Room Notes
• Meeting recording – November 4, 2020

October 21, 2020 – ACTL Special Meeting – Instructional Program Pathways (IPP) Presentation

• Meeting recording – October 21, 2020

October 7, 2020

10.7.20 ACTL Agenda1

• 0.7.20 ACTL Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
• 10.7.20 ACTL Engage Presentation
• Meeting not recorded

September 9, 2020

AGENDA ACTL 9.15.20

• ACTL Recruitment Flyer 2020-21 – final
• ACTL 101 2020-21 9.15.20
• Meeting not recorded

2019-20 Minutes and Meeting Materials

June 10:

ACTL Agenda – June 10, 2020

ACTL Flyer for 2020-21

ACTL Advisory Committee Feedback on Continuous Learning Summary

ACTL Advisory Committee App

ACTL Advisory Committee App in Spanish

ACTL Annual Report

March 4:

ACI Agenda March 4, 2020

ACI 2019-2020 Final Calendar

ACI Member Responsibilities, Working Agreements, and Discussion Protocols

ACI Rubric Criteria

ACI SAC 2019-20 Recommending Year Report v5

SAC recommendations exec summary v3

Arlington Public Schools FY 2021 Budget Calendar

February 5:

ACI Agenda February 5, 2020

Social Studies Advisory Committee (SSAC) Recommending Year Report 2019-20

Gifted Services (GSAC)  Non recommending Year Report 2019-20

January 8:

ACI Agenda January 8, 2020

ACI-SCHOOL-COMMUNITY-AND-ORGANIZATION-FEEDBACK-DISCUSSION-GUIDE

Advisory Council on Instruction (ACI) 2019-2020 Calendar

ACI JANUARY MEETING SUMMARY 2020

December 4:

ACI Meeting Agenda

ECAC COMMITTEE REPORT

ACI-Committee-Descriptions The Intersection of the Office of Equity and Excellence, Equity 101 and the Equity Implementation Process

ACI DECEMBER MEETING SUMMARY 2019

Listed are a few resources that we discussed in yesterday’s presentation:America To Me  https://www.americatomerealtalk.com/Deep Equity Training .https://us.corwin.com/en-us/nam/the-program-deep-equityTeaching Tolerance . https://www.tolerance.org/What are mirrors and windows . https://www.weareteachers.com/mirrors-and-windows/Equity Policy Draft Equity Policy Timeline ACI

November 6:

ACI Meeting Agenda ACI 19-20 non-recommending year reports

ACI Committee Descriptions

COMMUNITY AND ORGANIZATION FEEDBACK DISCUSSION GUIDE

October 2:

ACI Meeting Agenda

Meeting summary with resources:

MENTAL HEALTH INFO & RESOURCES FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES In Crisis/Need Help Now?  https://aps2016.apsva.us/mental-health-services/in-crisis-need-help-now/(Does your APS school/program have an “In Crisis/Need Help Now?” button displayed prominently on its home page, so that students and parents are only one click away from info and/or help?)ACI, the Advisory Council on Instruction, and your ACI Representative, want to share info from our October special session on Student Mental Health, as well as our discussion of the APS Bullying/Harassment Policy, just in time for the final week of International Bullying Prevention Month!  Below are all of our fantastic APS and Arlington community speakers, with links to info they presented and/or additional info available through them.  If you know someone who needs access to any of this info, please let them know!SCHOOL BOARD PRIORITIES:  Ms. Tannia Talento, Arlington School Board Chair; and Mr. Reid Goldstein, Arlington School Board Member School Board’s Top Three Priorities for 2019-20:  https://aps2016.apsva.us/post/school-board-adopts-2019-20-action-plan/*

1. Increased achievement for all reporting groups that shows progress toward eliminating the opportunity gap.
2. Improved mental health measures and access to mental health resources.
3. All students can identify at least one school-based adult who supports and encourages their academic and personal growth.

APS BULLYING/HARASSMENT POLICY:  Dr. Jeannette Allen, Acting Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services; and Ms. Pam McClellan, Supervisor of Counseling, Department of Student Services, APS Discussion of APS Bullying/Harassment Policy draft

1. APS Bullying/Harassment Policy in progress: (https://aps2016.apsva.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Policy-J-6.8.1-Student-Safety-Bullying-Harassment-Prevention.pdf
2. Podcast on bullying by Dr. Allen:https://aps2016.apsva.us/post/listen-now-learn-about-bullying-prevention/
3. APS Bullying Page (with additional helpful links):  https://aps2016.apsva.us/student-services/bully-prevention/
4. October is Bullying Prevention Month! Stomp Out Bullying:https://www.stompoutbullying.org/index.php/campaigns/national-bullying-prevention-awareness-month.

STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH PANEL: Ms. Pam McClellan, Supervisor of Counseling, Department of Student Service  APS Social/emotional learning, substance abuse counseling, trauma-informed schools, ATSS, and Sources of Strength Program (in use at APS high schools and H-B).

1. Sources of Strength Program for Student Mental Health and Positive Community Building:  https://sourcesofstrength.org/adult-advisors/videos/?id=23 ; and https://sourcesofstrength.org/adult-advisors/videos/?id=128
2. APS New Social Emotional Learning Reference Guide:  https://aps2016.apsva.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/07-APS-CASELBrochure.pdf
3. Arlington Tiered System of Support:  https://aps2016.apsva.us/student-services/arlington-tiered-system-of-support-atss/
4. Substance Abuse Counseling:  https://aps2016.apsva.us/student-services/substance-abuse-counselors/substance-abuse-programs/
5. Childhood Trauma and the Power of Help from a Trusted Adult:  https://www.fact.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/FACT-ISSUE-BRIEF-TRAUMA-INFORMED-SCHOOLS-final1.pdf     

Michelle Best, Co-facilitator NAMI (Nat’l Alliance on Mental Illness) Parent Support Group; Chair Mental Health Subcommittee  ASEAC; and Parent Representative Arlington FAPT, NAMI and other resources available to parents and students

1. Ms. Best’s PowerPoint Presentation:https://aps2016.apsva.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ACI-Mental-Health-Presentation.pdf
2. Crisis Link Regional Hotline: 703-527-4077 or Text: CONNECT to 85511 • National Hope Line: 1-800-SUICIDE • LGBTQ Lifeline: 1-866-488-7386 • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK • SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP
3. In Crisis? Need Help NOW? • Call your child’s provider (medical or behavioral). • CR2 – Children’s Regional Crisis Response Team (CR2crisis.org) – 571-364-7390 • Go to the ER. • Arlington Behavioral Health Crisis Line – 703-228-5160. • 911 – Insist they send a CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) trained officer.
4. Attend a NAMI Parent Support Group • What is NAMI? National Alliance on Mental Illness • Grades PK-12: Semi-monthly on Sundays from 7-8:30pm. Contact Michelle Best (mczero@yahoo.com) or Alisa Cowen (acowen@cowendesigngroup.com) • Young Adults: 3rd Sunday of the month from 1-3pm. Contact Naomi Verdugo (verdugo.naomi@gmail.com) or Alisa Cowen (acowen@cowendesigngroup.com)
5. Join a Local ListServ or FaceBook Group • Arlington Special Education PTA (SEPTA) – ArlingtonSEPTA@googlegroups.com • Arlington Gifted – ArlingtonGifted@googlegroups.com • Arlington ADHD – ArlingtonADHD@yahoogroups.com • Arlington Reading (Reading Support) – ArlingtonReading@yahoogroups.com • Arlington ASIS (Autism Spectrum) – ArlingtonASIS@yahoogroups.com • Arlington Twice Exceptional (2e) – Arlington2e@googlegroups.com
6. Resources within APS • Student’s school counselor or social worker. • The APS website: apsva.us/mental-health-services • The APS Parent Resource Center – apsva.us/prc

Kimberly Durand, Partnership Coordinator; and Barbara Gomez, Co-Chair, Youth Mental Health & Wellness Committee Arlington Partnership for Children, Youth, and Families (APCYF)What the Partnership is and does; survey results for student stress, depression, suicide ideation and attempts, and bullying.

1. Partnership’s PowerPoint Presentation to ACI:  https://aps2016.apsva.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/About-Arlington-Partnership-for-Children-Youth-and-Families.pdf
2. Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results (Arlington Partnership for Children, Youth, and Families, APCYF, 2017: “Executive Summary:  https://apcyf.arlingtonva.us/wp-content/uploads/sites/41/2017/10/EXECUTIVE-SUMMARY.pdf; Full Document (survey results/stats on “Bullying,” Mental Health, “Safety, Weapons and Violence,” high-risk behaviors, etc.):  https://apcyf.arlingtonva.us/wp-content/uploads/sites/41/2017/10/2017-SUMMARY-OF-RESULTS.pdf )
3. Your Voice Matters Survey Results, APCYF, 2018 (p.10 bullying; pp 15-16 overall student well-being, pp 25-26survey questions): https://arlingtonva.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/41/2018/10/APS-Insights-Report-Updates-1015.pdf.
4. 2019 Community Report on the Status of Children, Youth, and Families, APCYF,2019:  https://arlingtonva.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/41/2019/04/2019-APCYF_Report_Final_forWeb.pdf

 Kathleen Donovan, Coordinator; and Kelly Mountain, Coordinator, Parents Resource Center, Arlington Public SchoolsWhat the Parent Resource Center is and does; New APS Student Support Process 

1. Student Support Process Recent Press Release:  https://aps2016.apsva.us/post/aps-debuts-new-student-support-process/
2. Parent Resource Center Home Page: https://aps2016.apsva.us/special-education/parent-resource-center/
3. October is Disability Awareness Month:  https://aps2016.apsva.us/disability-and-history-awareness-month/
4. Helpful events, classes, and presentations for parents:  https://aps2016.apsva.us/special-education/parent-resource-center/prc-events

September 18:

ACI Meeting Agenda ACI 101 School Year 2019-20

Additional Materials

ACI Ad for CCPTA

ACI

ACI Ad

ACI Committee Chairs’ Meeting Agenda Jan 16 2020

ACI Committee Chairs’ Meeting Agenda Sept 4 2019

ACTL Vice Chairs & Committee Chairs’ Electronic Meeting Agenda June 2, 2020

Advisory Chairs’ Meeting June 17 2019 7-9 p.m. Syphax Room 258

2018-19 Meeting Materials and Minutes

September 5:

Agenda

2018-19 Calendar_

ACI 101 Presentation School

Data Summary  Report

ACI 2018-19 Rubric

ACI Meeting Minutes

October 3:

Agenda

ACI Meeting Summary October 3

Visioning for Student Support – Presented by Dr. Kelly Krug, ATSS Supervisor

ACI October 3rd_1-1 Evaluation Presentation by Darryl Joyner, Instruction Tech Integration Analyst

ACI October 3rd_DTL Updates Presented by Sarah Putman, Director, Teaching and Learning

ACI Meeting Minutes

October 17:

Agenda

ACI Meeting Summary October 17

ACI Evaluation Process – Presented by Meredith Purple

2018_World Languages Advisory Committee Recommending Report

2018 World Languages Advisory Committee Recommending Report_Corrigendum & Addendum

2018 Gifted Services Advisory Committee Recommending Report

ACI-Meeting Minutes

November 7:

Agenda 

ACI Meeting Summary November 7

Your Voice Matters – Presentation by Regina Van Horne, Assistant Director, Program Evaluation

2018 Career and Technical Adult Education Advisory Committee Recommending Report 

Meeting Minutes

December 5:

Agenda 2018 Early Childhood Advisory Committee Recommending Report

2018 ESOLHILT Citizens Advisory Committee Recommending Report

ACI Meeting Minutes

January 9:

Agenda

ACI Recommendations 2018-2019 January Report

ACI Recommendations 2018-2019 January Report Graphs

Minutes will post upon approval

February 6:

Agenda

FY 2018 Planning Factors Analysis from Nov 7, 2017 Work Session

Minutes will post upon approval

March 6:

 Agenda FY 2019 Superintendent’s Proposed Budget Presentation

ACI Table Discussion and Input to Proposed Budget Presentation

Will post upon approval

April 3:

Agenda

 English Language Arts Advisory Committee (ELAAC) Non-Recommending_report 2019 with staff comments 

Science Advisory Committee (SAC) Non-Recommending Year Report 2018-19

May 1:

Agenda

ASEAC 2019 Non-Recommending Report

Social Studies 2019 Non-Recommending Report

PreK-12 Instructional Program Pathways.pptx (1)

EOY Update on Past Recommendations_sept2019

Will post upon approval

2017-18 Minutes and Meeting Materials

September 14:

• Updated ACI Structure and Calendar
• Minutes

October 4:

• Agenda
• Minutes
• Inclusion Presentation
• Literacy Presentation
• Opportunity Gaps

November 1:

• Agenda
• November Minutes
• ASEAC Recommending Year Report
• ELAAC Recommending Year Report

December 6:

• Agenda
• Final Arts Advisory Committee report for recommending year November 2017…
• SAC Recommending Year Report 2017 Final 11-20-17
• Social Studies Advisory Committee Report
• Student Services Advisory Committee Report

January 3:

• 2017-18_MAC_Report- Dec 13 2017 – FINAL

February 7:

• Agenda
• ACI Strategic Plan Presentation

Program Evaluations

• RFP for consulting services to evaluate APS services for students with special needs
• RFP for consulting services to evaluate the APS ESOL/HILT program

March 7:

• Agenda
• Minutes

April 4:

• Agenda
•  Minutes

May 2:

• Agenda

• Minutes
• Overview of Middle School Practices – Presentation 
• Gifted Services-Middle-School-Recommending Year 2018 Report

2016-2017 Minutes and Meeting Materials

Meeting Dates

Reporting Schedule (Updated 10/12/16)

September 13           Agenda        Minutes     ACI 101

October 5           Agenda          Minutes

October 19     Agenda    Minutes     CTAE Report    Personalized Learning Presentation Resources: Personalized Learning Blended     Rickabaugh – Personalized Learning    Mean What You Say Textbook Adoption Memos: Social Studies Memo     Science Memo

November 2          Agenda    Minutes      Gifted Services Report

November 16         Agenda    Minutes     Health & PE Report        World Languages Report Response to Language HUB Qs

December 7         Agenda    Minutes     Early Childhood Report     ESOL HILT Report     Summer School Report

January 18     Agenda     Minutes     ACI Recommendations 2017 SYATSS Presentation     School Counseling Presentation

January 26 Work Session (School Board Members & Committee Chairs only)Agenda      CTAE Report w/ Staff Responses     Early Childhood Report w/ Staff Responses     ESOL-HILT Report w/ Staff Responses Gifted Report w/ Staff Response     HPE Advisory Report w/ Staff Response     Summer School Report w/ Staff Response     World Languages Report w/ Staff Response ACI Annual Report

February 15      Agenda     Minutes     ACI Annual Report    FAC Report    FAC Analysis

April 5      Agenda     Minutes   Overview: Non-Recommending Year Reports     Arts Education    English Language Arts Report     Math Report     Science Report     Social Studies Report     Student Services Report

April 19 Agenda     Minutes

May 17 Agenda    Minutes    ACI SB Policy

2015-16 Minutes and Meeting Materials

September 16         Agenda          SAWG Report     ACI 101_2015     APS Strategic Plan     Digital Learning Stakeholders     9/16/15 Minutes

October 7                Agenda          Oct. 7 Minutes     AFSAP Presentation

October 21              Agenda           Oct. 21 Minutes     Resources:  Success-1      Success-2        Success-3   Success-4

November 4            Agenda           Nov. 4 Minutes       Arts Ed Report     Math Report

November 18          Agenda          Nov 18 Minutes     ELA Report   Student Services Report    SSAC Attach 1 SSAC Attach 2  SSAC Attach 3   SSAC Attach 4 SSAC Attach 5 SSAC Attach 6

December 9           Agenda          Dec 9 Minutes      Science Report    Social Studies Report     Special Ed Report

January 6               Agenda          Jan 6 Minutes     CTAE Report

January 28           Work Session Agenda

February 17         Agenda          Feb 17 Minutes     Early Childhood Report     ESOL HILT Report

March 16             Agenda          March 16 Minutes     Gifted Services Report

April 6                  Agenda          April 6 Minutes     Health / PE Report     World Languages Report

June 1               Agenda            15-16 Advisory Committee Recommendations     Minority Achievement Presentation

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