Please review the attached instructional memo regarding the updated HCPS policy for the management of student behavior, in particular, the use of restraint and/or seclusion for students with disabilities. Message from Donice Davenport Additional Resources Document/File Action Required? Exceptional Ed-Gifted by 02/05/2015: Review instructional memo and updated policy, and evaluate current practices in documentation of …
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Feb 04
Need a teacher who can help give us LMS input
SchoolSpace, Angel Learning, will see it’s end of life in the fall of 2016. For us to be able to find an even better Learning Management System, we are beginning the process of getting teacher and student input. We want to know what they are looking for in a new LMS. What do they like …
Jan 27
Instructional Planner Committee Meeting
Dear Principals: As you know, an Instructional Planner (IP) Committee made up of K-12 teacher and school leader representatives from all magisterial districts will need to review the Instructional Planner, reflect and provide feedback on the format, content, and implementation process as a whole. The same committee will discuss long-term instructional goals and make recommendations …
Jan 20
Project Unify Liaison (Meet in the Middle and Big Feet
Secondary Leaders This message will serve to provide information, documentation, and due dates on Meet in the Middle and Big Feet for the 2015 year. • Meet In The Middle (For middle schools only) http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/exed/2013/10/23/meet-in-the-middle/ • Big Feet (For high schools only) http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/exed/2013/10/23/big-feet/ Message from Marcellus Bland Additional Resources Website Website Action Required? Exceptional Ed-Gifted …
Jan 20
Project Unify Liaison
Dear Secondary Leaders You may recall a message from me on Dec 11 asking each school to identify their Project Unify liaison by December 19, 2014. I checked the Project Unify Liaison results and we have 40 responses (a few doubles) including elementary and secondary. We would love to the information in ASAP because we …
Jan 20
Blog Access
As a reminder, blog access will be limited ASAP and will require a login to view. To access, simply enter your HCPS email username and password. Jill Price manages login access. The blog will be locked on Monday, January 19th. Message from Garry Marshall Additional Resources Website Action Required? <div=”required”> by 01/16/2015: Please save …
Jan 13
2015 VA Secondary School Climate Survey (Middle Schools)
Middle School Principals, The Virginia School Safety Audit Process requires for schools to complete a school climate survey that will measure student and teacher perceptions of school rules and discipline, teacher-student relationships, student engagement in school, and the extent of bullying and teasing at school. The survey will be conducted in middle schools this spring …
Jan 08
McKinney-Vento Needs Assessment Survey
Dear Colleagues, As of January 7, there are over 600 students in Henrico County Public Schools whose families are experiencing homelessness. Many of these children struggle academically, particularly when they attend multiple schools in one year. The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act requires that we identify students whose families are experiencing homelessness and provide supports …
Jan 07
Mandated Hide and Lock Drill in January
The state requires all Virginia public schools to conduct a lockdown drill during the month of January. For HCPS, this means Signal Blue Hide-and-Lock training with a drill. The state’s definition of “lockdown” is our Signal Blue, so your SRO or SRO substitute will be contacting you to schedule the short refresher training (for faculty …
Dec 16
Instructional Assistant Training
Good evening – Another round of Instructional Assistant training (regarding Autism Spectrum Disorders and House Bill 325) is coming! As the school year progresses, we understand that buildings are continuing to hire Instructional Assistants. In an effort to ensure that all new hires will be able to complete the Instructional Assistant training within 60 days …
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