Arlington Schools Train New Teachers And Host Anxiety Webinar
Arlington Public Schools trains new teachers this week and hosts a webinar on childhood anxiety for parents. New Educator Orientation Day 2 is set for Aug. 18, followed by Curriculum Days on Aug. 19 and Aug. 20, according to the district's public calendar. The free Cartwheel webinar, "W…
ARLINGTON — Arlington Public Schools spends this week getting newly hired teachers ready for the school year, running back-to-back orientation and curriculum training days, and the district is also offering a free virtual webinar for parents on childhood anxiety.
SCHOOLS
New Educator Orientation Day 2 takes place Aug. 18, followed by New Educator Curriculum Day 1 on Aug. 19 and New Educator Curriculum Day 2 on Aug. 20, according to the district's public calendar. The sessions come as newly hired staff prepare for the start of the school year.
On Aug. 19, APS is offering a free Cartwheel webinar for parents and caregivers, "When School Feels Hard: Understanding Anxiety and Avoidance in Kids," from 7 to 8 p.m. on Zoom.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Siroon Alexander Obituary (1928 - The Arlington Advocate - Legacy" ran this week, marking the passing of a longtime area resident who lived from 1928 to 2026, according to Legacy.com and The Arlington Advocate. (read it at https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/wickedlocal-arlington/name/siroon-alexander-obituary?id=62205237)
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