Program Portal

Welcome to the Bay Invaders Program Portal where our participating teachers, rangers, and volunteers can find helpful links to supportive resources and tools.

Mandatory Background Checks
All rangers and volunteers are required to complete the following steps to participate in the Bay Invaders program.

  1. Complete the AACPS Commercial Background Check:

The link is at the bottom of this page: https://www.aacps.org/chaperone


  1. Watch the Child Abuse and Sexual Harassment Video:

Watch this video, the sign the waiver indicating you watched it, and email to Volunteer-ELOE@aacps.org (photos of signed form are acceptable)

  1. Emergency Form

Fill out the Emergency Contact Form and Email to Volunteer-ELOE@aacps.org (photos of signed form are acceptable)


  1. Review the Arlington Echo Volunteer Manual for helpful information

Helpful Resources

Control Methods for Natural Areas
Bay Invaders Common Invasives
Pro Tips - Teacher to Teacher