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The Anne Arundel County Public Schools

While enrollment in any school system constantly changes the Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Public Schools at 76,000 students, K-12, ranks among the largest 50 of the approximately 14,500 public school systems in America. The Anne Arundel County Public Schools offers a comprehensive range of excellent educational opportunity to meet the needs of every child and young person regardless of his or her interests and talents.  


With headquarters in the county seat and the state's capitol, Annapolis, the school system serves children and students at 134 sites:

  • 78 elementary schools (PreK-5)
  • 19 middle schools (6-8)
  • (6-8), 12 high schools (9-12)
  • 3 centers providing integrated settings for children with learning disabilities
  • 22 sites offering special, enriched, and unique learning opportunities

    Also, most schools are occupied in the evenings and on weekends for an endless variety of extended educational programs and opportunities including off-campus sites for area colleges and universities as well as neighborhood, community, and civic activities. 

    For detailed information visit the website at www.aacps.org.

 

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young studentWho Does AEL Represent?
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County categorizes most of its staff and employees into “units” defined primarily by similar job classifications or responsibilities. The Association of Educational Leaders is the recognized collective bargaining agent for the Board designated Unit 2 composed of:

  • Instructional and Curriculum Supervisors and Coordinators
  • Elementary, Middle and High School and Special School Principals
  • Assistant Principals
  • Administrative Interns and Trainees

The Association of Educational Leaders takes great pride in its key role as the leadership backbone of the educational process for children and youth. AEL recognizes that a core responsibility of leadership is creating and sustaining a school climate that allows the heart of education-classroom teachers and all instructional support personnel-maximum opportunity to deliver quality services.

AEL also recognizes that the best possible learning climate requires two additional cornerstones:


  • The positive and active involvement of all parents in the educational lives of their children.

  • The support of both the public and private sectors.

    Reaching this ideal is a never-ending challenge AEL members readily embrace to assure "brighter futures" for every child and student.