Office of Chief Academic Officer
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The Office of the Chief Academic Officer focuses on increasing student academic achievement while continuing to expand equity in education, which means having systems in place to ensure that every student can realize their full potential.
Specifically, the office is charged with the following:
- Maintaining a focus on raising student achievement and closing achievement gaps,
- Providing innovative leadership for curriculum, instruction, and assessment for general and special education students,
- Collaborating with departments and teams to create equitable and inclusive instructional practices to address student achievement,
- Developing culturally responsive educational practices,
- Overseeing professional development for teachers, school administrators, and staff,
- Creating instructional practices that are contemporary, learner centered, and focused inclusively on all students attaining the skills and attributes of the Division’s Portrait of a Graduate.
The office oversees the following areas:
Office of Assessment and Reporting
The Office of Assessment and Reporting coordinates mandated tests by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and the school district. The office reports to the Chief Academic Officer.
Instructional Services Department
The department is leading the development of innovative curriculum and instructional programs for Fairfax County Public Schools in collaboration with local, national, and international experts. The department reports to the Chief Academic Officer.
Department of Special Services
The Department of Special Services provides instructional, psychological, social, and related services to meet the unique needs of identified students and their families. The department reports to the Chief Academic Officer.
