2021-22 Minutes and Meeting Materials
September 20, 2021
October 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
December 8, 2021
January 12, 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
March 2, 2022
April 6, 2022
- ACTL April Homework and Grading Policy Updates Presentation April 2022
- Meeting recording – April 6, 2022
May 4, 2022
June 1, 2022
2020-21 Minutes and Meeting Materials
June 2, 2021 (Last meeting for the SY)
May 5, 2021
April 7, 2021
March 3, 2021
- ACTL DL Task Force presentation
- IPP Update to Advisories
- FINALRe-Org 2021-2022- DTL Directors (1)
- Meeting recording – March 3, 2021
February 3, 2021
- 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
- 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
November 4, 2020
- 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
October 7, 2020
- 0.7.20 ACTL Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
- 10.7.20 ACTL Engage Presentation
- Meeting not recorded
September 9, 2020
- 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/*
- Increased achievement for all reporting groups that shows progress toward eliminating the opportunity gap.
- Improved mental health measures and access to mental health resources.
- 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
- 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
- Podcast on bullying by Dr. Allen:https://aps2016.apsva.us/post/listen-now-learn-about-bullying-prevention/
- APS Bullying Page (with additional helpful links): https://aps2016.apsva.us/student-services/bully-prevention/
- 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).
- 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
- APS New Social Emotional Learning Reference Guide: https://aps2016.apsva.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/07-APS-CASELBrochure.pdf
- Arlington Tiered System of Support: https://aps2016.apsva.us/student-services/arlington-tiered-system-of-support-atss/
- Substance Abuse Counseling: https://aps2016.apsva.us/student-services/substance-abuse-counselors/substance-abuse-programs/
- 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
- Ms. Best’s PowerPoint Presentation:https://aps2016.apsva.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ACI-Mental-Health-Presentation.pdf
- 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
- 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.
- 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)
- 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
- 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.
- Partnership’s PowerPoint Presentation to ACI: https://aps2016.apsva.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/About-Arlington-Partnership-for-Children-Youth-and-Families.pdf
- 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 )
- 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.
- 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
- Student Support Process Recent Press Release: https://aps2016.apsva.us/post/aps-debuts-new-student-support-process/
- Parent Resource Center Home Page: https://aps2016.apsva.us/special-education/parent-resource-center/
- October is Disability Awareness Month: https://aps2016.apsva.us/disability-and-history-awareness-month/
- 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:
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
October 17:
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
November 7:
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
December 5:
Agenda 2018 Early Childhood Advisory Committee Recommending Report
2018 ESOLHILT Citizens Advisory Committee Recommending Report
January 9:
ACI Recommendations 2018-2019 January Report
ACI Recommendations 2018-2019 January Report Graphs
Minutes will post upon approval
February 6:
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:
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:
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:
October 4:
November 1:
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:
February 7:
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:
April 4:
May 2:
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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
2014-2015
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ACI 101 |
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Information Services |
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CTAE ReportCTAE AddendumAlternative AssessmentsCIP Update |
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ESOL/HILT ReportEarly Childhood Report |
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Nov. 19 |
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FACSGifted Services |
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Dec. 17 |
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Health / PEWorld Languages |
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ArtsACI Priority Ranking Ballot |
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ScienceStudent Services |
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April 15 |
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Social StudiesSpecial Education |
DRAFT Minutes |
April 29 |
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Weather Make-Up Date:English Language ArtsMathematics |
DRAFT Minutes |
May 20 |
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End of Year Wrap-Up:Facilities UpdateBudget UpdatePersonalized Devices UpdateInstruction Update |
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