The Fall 2024 Educator Academy Catalog will be available for viewing on August 20, 2024 and available for registration starting August 27, 2024 at 5 p.m.
Educator Academy Program
The FCPS Educator Academy Program provides a wide array of professional learning to contracted instructional staff
The FCPS Educator Academy Program provides a wide array of professional learning to contracted instructional staff, enhances knowledge and skills aligned with division priorities, and supports the comprehensive professional development system serving to develop and retain a premier workforce in FCPS. Through coursework, participants gain competencies and work toward professional goals and practices that positively impact student achievement.
The FCPS Educator Academy program is committed to ensuring equity is at the center by:
- Aligning with FCPS’ commitment to dismantle inequitable systems.
- Modeling equitable practices in all programming.
- Driving a shift in mindset about what equity means and how it fits into all of our work.
- Embedding principles of equity within course outcomes, discussions, assignments, and content application.
Dates Subject To Change
| Semester | Registration Begins at 5 p.m. | Most Classes Begin | Most Classes End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2024 | May 21 | June 10 | August 9 |
| Fall 2024 | August 27 | September 9 | January 10 |
| Spring 2025 | January 14 | January 27 | June 6 |
Educator Academy participants receive Academy credit(s) or recertification points upon successful completion.
Academy courses contribute to professional growth and can be used for:
- Virginia teaching licensure renewal
- Salary scale increase.
Former employees who need to request professional development transcripts or records can make the request through this portal
Active or non-active employees who have questions about licensure or licensure renewal can use this portal to get help.
General Information
- What is the Educator Academy?
- How many courses may I take?
- How may I use Academy credits?
Portrait of a Graduate
The tenets of the Portrait of a Graduate student achievement goals are incorporated into our professional development opportunities.
