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Staff, Resources and Programs to Assist in College and Career Planning

Who or What Will Help Me?

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Parent Advocacy Handbook: High School Grades 9-12

High school is a time of academic and career choices for teens. They must decide whether to take regular, Honors, Academy, Advanced Placement (AP), or International Baccalaureate courses.

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Parent Advocacy Handbook: Thinking Beyond High School

A goal of FCPS’ Portrait of a Graduate is to provide opportunities for emerging adults to learn skills to be successful after high school. Parents can help their student develop these skills by working with teachers and school staff. The Parent Advocacy Handbook explains how to help your student.

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Parent Advocacy Handbook: Middle School (Grades 7-8)

The Parent Advocacy Handbook explains the factors involved in middle school as it may be the first experience a student has with multiple teachers and the team approach to instruction.

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Program Improvement and Innovation Plans (PIIPs)

Relevant details and data for many programs offered by the Instructional Services Department in Fairfax County Public Schools.

Community Resources for Families of Students with Disabilities

FCPS offices and programs, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.

Career and Transition Services Presentation

Presentation on FCPS Career and Transition Services (CTS) by Sarah Blake, Janelle Ellis and Trevor Christensen.