Happy National School Social Work Week! 💐

By Office of Communications and Community Relations
Employee News
March 10, 2023

March 5-11 is National School Social Work Week and this year's theme is "We Rise." Social workers in FCPS help to prevent social, emotional, and behavioral factors from affecting a student's ability to perform at their best. Their primary goal is to remove barriers that prevent a student from fulfilling their academic potential. Social workers are assigned to every school and center in the school division. Most social workers serve one to two sites. Learn more about the role of social workers in FCPS. Thank you, school social workers!

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FCPS This Week e-newsletter - March 9, 2022

March 09, 2022

Get information on the upcoming Family Engagement Survey, the National School Social Worker of the Year, Teen Job Fairs, and the Regional Science and Engineering Fair.

FCPS This Week - March 8

March 08, 2023

In this week's issue, find information on an upcoming Opioid Awareness Meeting, Kindergarten Registration, SACC Registration, and more.

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School Social Work Services

School social workers are mental health professionals who address the social, emotional, behavioral, and environmental factors impacting a student’s ability to perform at their best. Our social worker assignments are listed here.

Program Profile: Social Work Services

Social Work Services: Details and data for the 2023-24 School Year

Behavior Education Professional Development Plan 2022-23

Building the capacity of school-based and central office staff to support the social, emotional, and academic development of all students in FCPS.

Academic Matters at School Board Meetings

A portion of School Board meetings is used to provide updates on important academic topics.

Child Abuse and Neglect

Resources to help you learn the signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect. Includes information on how to respond if you suspect that a child has been abused or neglected by an adult caregiver.

GBSI - FCPS Resources

Learn about FCPS resources including Adult & Community Education, Family and School Partnerships, the Employee Hub, MyPDE, Out of Office School Support, School Psychology Services, Parent Resource Center, Social Worker Services, and Student Safety & Wellness.