Objective 2.3, Strategy 1, of Learning for All states:

ACPS will implement a new multi-lingual communications platform to increase community engagement.

The following work around this strategy was completed in the 2022-23 school year:

• Continued training to improve effectiveness of communications so that all families can engage with our division communications
• Several schools piloted our "BrightChat" program, which allows two-way communication between families and teachers in their preferred language

Objective 2.3, Strategy 2, of Learning for All states:

ACPS will create advisory groups for untapped populations that meet and report regularly to the Superintendent’s Cabinet and/or the School Board, such as a Latino Community Advisory Council.

The following work around this strategy was completed in the 2022-23 school year:

• Expanded the Equity & Diversity Advisory Committee's charge to engage with additional division initiatives, including, but not limited to, participating on the Gender Expansive project teams
• Monitored participation and impact of the Equity & Diversity Advisory Committee
• Formed student councils across secondary schools, including Gay & Straight Alliances, a Black Student Union and other student groups like Student Council

Objective 2.3, Strategy 3, of Learning for All states:

ACPS will identify and create community partnerships that increase diversity of adult education enrollment. 

Work around this strategy was paused for the 2022-23 school year.

Objective 2.3, Strategy 4, of Learning for All states:

ACPS will create systems to expand the number and diversity of school volunteers.

The following work around this strategy was completed in the 2022-23 school year:

• Re-established the volunteer sign-up process by reviewing and revamping the volunteer identification forms
• Established a communications campaign around increasing awareness of our volunteer program and opportunities
• Created a check-in system that identifies volunteers by race, ethnicity and gender to track diversity within our volunteer pool
• Implemented an action plan that included establishing a small working committee to oversee the work

Objective 2.3, Strategy 5, of Learning for All states:

ACPS will increase use of media outlets of which English is not the primary language.

During the 2023-24 school year, our Department of Communications will shift toward identifying strategies that will improve communications with our EL communities.

Objective 2.3, Strategy 6, of Learning for All states:

ACPS will engage neighborhoods by arranging for division and School Board leaders to meet with families in their neighborhoods multiple times each year.

The following work around this strategy was completed in the 2022-23 school year:

• Continued to implement community meetings for each Albemarle County School Board member
  • All School Board members held community meetings during the school year
• Planned and collaborated with each School Board member to develop next steps for improving communications with each member's district
• Partnered with advisory groups and community partners to develop action steps for the feedback that was shared with School Board members