Posted on November 21, 2007

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FCPS 2008 Teacher of the Year Award Nominations Due December 3

The Fairfax County Public Schools Teacher of the Year Award and the Washington Post Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award recognize an exemplary teacher who demonstrates dedication, commitment, and the ability to propel students to high levels of success. Nomination forms are available online at http://www.fcps.edu/DHR/employees/awards/index.htm. The deadline for nominations is December 3.

The nomination forms for the FCPS Outstanding First-Year Teacher Award (due March 21, 2008) and Support Employee of the Year Award (due March 7, 2008) are also available online at http://www.fcps.edu/DHR/employees/awards/index.htm.

FCPS is offering an Educational Leadership program beginning in August 2008 in collaboration with the University of Virginia. The program is for employees who want to obtain the administrative endorsement necessary for consideration for school-based administrative positions of assistant principal, principal, and student activities director. Enrollment will be limited to 30 people. Selection criteria include three years of teaching experience with at least one year in FCPS and outstanding teaching and leadership ability.

Participants will pay tuition and book costs. Representatives from the Department of Professional Learning and Training and the University of Virginia will provide information about the program, application and selection process, coursework, and internship requirements at a meeting on December 5, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Dunn Loring Center in training room 1.

To register for the information session, contact the Department of Professional Learning and Training by sending an e-mail to Rita Cloutier at rita.cloutier@fcps.edu. Include your name, work location, and telephone number in the e-mail.

Fairfax County Public Schools, in collaboration with George Mason University's Special Education Outreach program, is planning to establish a graduate cohort in special education leadership that will begin in March 2008. This advanced studies graduate special education certificate program is designed for teachers and administrators who would like to expand their expertise and complete the required coursework for a graduate certificate in special education leadership.

The coursework may also be applied toward a master’s degree in educational leadership or a Ph.D. in education. Participants pay for tuition and books. Representatives from the Department of Professional Learning and Training, the Department of Special Services, and George Mason University will provide information about the program, application, selection process, and requirements at a meeting on December 6 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Gatehouse Administration Center I in room 4050-51.

To register for this information meeting, contact the Department of Special Services by sending an e-mail to Donna.Lentini@fcps.edu. Include your name, work location, and telephone number in the e-mail. For further information, contact Donna Lentini at 571-423-4175.

Winter vacation hours begin on Friday, December 21. The TMPC and the Education Library will close at noon on the 21st and remain closed until Wednesday, January 2, 2008. Both services will resume regular working hours beginning Wednesday, January 2.

Regular hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call the TMPC at 703-503-7430 or the Education Library at 703-503-7420 with any further questions.