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.
A presentation on how parents and schools can work together through the 504 process. Presenters: Kathy Murphy, Section 504 Specialist, Donna Desaulniers, Manager, School Psychology Services, and Kristen Biernesser, Resource Counselor, School Counseling Services
Information on the test accommodations for elementary, middle, and high school classroom testing and Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments for students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 Plan.
The Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities is a local advisory committee for special education, appointed by each local school board, shall advise the school board through the division superintendent. This information is for school year 2021-22.
School Board Liaison: Laura Jane Cohen
Staff Liaison: Michael Bloom, Director, Office of Special Education Instruction
Learn about the referral and screening process, referral form, and guidelines for full-time AAP (Level IV) and school-based AAP (Levels II-III) for students new to FCPS boundaries.
The Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities is a local advisory committee for special education, appointed by each local school board, shall advise the school board through the division superintendent. This information is for school year 2020-21.
School Board Liaison: Laura Jane Cohen
Staff Liaison: Michael Bloom, Director, Office of Special Education Instruction
In FCPS we educate students to become digital citizens who are able to think critically about the opportunities and challenges of the digital world and use technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate.
The Lewis Leadership Program is proposed to be a full-time enrollment program which will adopt the principles of Congressman John Lewis’ life through a curriculum that focuses on government, public policy, leadership, and human rights. This innovative program is designed to infuse the core curriculum so all students of John R. Lewis High School have the opportunity to explore concepts within their classes.
Learn about audits on FCPS by external agencies or organizations. The external review process is managed by the Office of Auditor General (OAG), which also produces the annual audit plan and audit reports.
Each school division in Virginia develops a comprehensive plan for the education of the gifted. The FCPS Local Plan for the Gifted provides specific explanations of FCPS' implementation of Regulations Governing Educational Services for Gifted Students in Virginia.
How do artifacts, documents, and ruins tell the story of Maya, Aztec, and Inca life and achievements? Get ready to be transported to the ancient civilizations of the Americas! Learners will discover how these ancient peoples lived through their artwork, technology, and by engaging with primary sources.
Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed.