Graduation Rates Audit Info Available Online

In June, CEO Dr. Kevin M. Maxwell and Prince George’s County Board of Education members requested an audit by the Maryland State Department of Education of high school graduation rates throughout Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS). Audit findings were released last week. For more information, please visit www.pgcps.org/graduation-audit. 

Power Up! Explore Creative and Unique Ways of Using Technology

It's not too late to attend a day of interactive learning at the 21st Annual Powering up with Technology Conference on Nov. 11, from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Oxon Hill High School. Enjoy the Digital Innovation Lab where you can experience a virtual trip around the world, three-dimensional printing, coding activities, student-led Mini Maker Festival and much more! The conference will also feature noted author and classroom teacher Alice Keeler, who has transformed learning through the use of Google. Hear her inspiring keynote "We Teach the Future!" and experience her advanced Google Classroom Workshop. Registration is $25 (check or money order only). Payments will be accepted at the conference.

Help Us Help You: PGCPS Compliance Hotline Info

Concerns regarding potential violations of laws, school system policies, standards and ethics may be reported confidentially and anonymously to the PGCPS Compliance Hotline.

The toll-free phone number is 866-646-2512. Submit online reports at https://pgcps.alertline.com/gcs/welcome.

Topics may include:

• Diversity, Equal Opportunity and Respect in the Workplace
• Employee Relations
• Environmental, Health and Safety
• Financial Concerns
• Misuse or Misappropriation of Assets
• Policy and Process Integrity

Callers may also report concerns that do not fall into these categories or request other information.

Family Institute Volunteers Needed!

Volunteer opportunities are available for the 2nd Annual Family Institute Conference, "Ignite SPARKS for Student Success, on Nov. 18 at Northwestern High School from 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Sign up today! Conference registration is now open for attendees. The conference will feature educator/author Ron Clark, founder of Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta. Family Institute focuses on the importance of families in strengthening school communities from the perspective of parents and PGCPS staff. Visit the Family Institute conference webpage for more details.

Rolston "Ian" Barthley, Oxon Hill HS Culinary Arts Teacher

Oxon Hill High School culinary arts teacher Rolston "Ian" Barthley is a contestant on the Food Network's "Holiday Baking Championship" where nine bakers must create tantalizing new holiday treats for seasonal parties. Episode 1 will replay Nov. 11 at 1 p.m., Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. and Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. Congratulations, Chef!

Fall Green Team Meeting
Nov. 29 
8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Keep Prince George's County Beautiful will host the Fall PGCPS Green Team meeting, featuring hands-on activities and learning opportunities about Maryland Green School certification and other green efforts! Registration in ERO is required. Sub-codes will not be provided.  

Substitute Teacher Academy 
Dec. 4-6
Benjamin Tasker Middle School / Oxon Hill Staff Development Center 
4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The Substitute Teacher Academy is open to active substitute teachers only. First-time participants should click here to register. For more information, contact subacademy@pgcps.org.

More information on professional development opportunities can be found in ERO.

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• BOE: Executive Session - Closed to the Public
  Nov. 9
  11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• BOE: Board Meeting
  Nov. 9
  1 p.m.

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