The Office of the Chief Experience and Engagement Officer includes the following: Office of Communications, Office of Community Relations, Office of Family and School Partnerships, Office of the Ombuds, Student Registration, and Educate Fairfax. The office reports to the Superintendent.
Our high school Technology and Engineering Education Program includes courses in the areas of electronics, aerospace, architectural and engineering drawing, pre-engineering, and design and technology.
Under most circumstances, when a student reaches the age of majority on his or her eighteenth (18) birthday, the rights related to special education provided by the school system transfer from the parents or guardians to the student.
Inclusion embodies the values and practices that support the right of every student, regardless of ability, to access and participate in their school and community.
Provides recommendations to the local educational agency (or board) on current job needs and the relevancy of career and technical education programs.
School Board Liaison: Kyle McDaniel
Staff Liaison: Whitney Ketchledge, Coordinator, Career and Technical Education, Department of Instructional Services
2023-24 School Year
Some level of anxiety, depression, or frustration in and out of school is not unusual for young adults, however
students with dyslexia may demonstrate unexpected social and emotional challenges that stem from reading and writing difficulties. Turn to your child’s school for support. Together, you can develop a plan to address and monitor your child’s needs. If your child currently receives special education services, please consult with your child’s IEP team.
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.
This main page for Extended School Year (ESY) services. Special education and related services are provided beyond the normal school year for the purpose of providing a free appropriate public education (FAPE).
Family and School Partnerships offers fee-based classes in English and Spanish to help families focus on the responsibilities of parenting from separate households while keeping children out of the middle as the parents negotiate custody, visitation, child support, or divorce.
Learn about the application process for full-time AAP. Referral forms, HOPE Rating Scale, parent/guardian questionnaire, reactivation, transfer and appeal forms for Private/Home Schooled Students.
Concerned about your child’s reading and/or spelling? Worried that your child might have dyslexia? Turn to your child’s school for support so that together, you can develop a plan to address and monitor your child’s needs. If your child currently receives special education services, please consult with your child’s IEP team.
Information about steps for students or families who believe that conditions of the school or decisions made by staff members are not in their best interest.
Learn about our associations for teachers which include the Fairfax County Federation of Teachers (AFT Local 2401), Fairfax Education Association (FEA), Hispanic Educators Association (HEA), Asian Educators Association (AEA), Director of Student Activities Association, Fairfax Alliance of Black School Educators, and FCPS Pride.
Guidance on grading for high school students receiving special education services, students receiving homebound or home-based instruction, and multilingual learners.
The Early Literacy Program is a free, interactive family and child program. Families learn school-readiness strategies to prepare their children for future school success.
To help ensure that you and your child are on the same page with respect to device use and media consumption, FCPS is providing the following resources to support family conversations.
Month of the Military Child is a time to recognize and thank children from military families for their contributions and sacrifices. The nationwide commemoration was established in 1986 by former Defense Secretary Casper Weinberger.
Serving students in grades 9-12 (ages 17-22) whose life circumstances could result, or have resulted, in an interruption of their education or in their dropping out of school; or students who may need a smaller school environment to thrive.
FCPS ACE offers Apprenticeship programs in electrical, HVAC-R, and plumbing. Our Trade & Industry programs feature a broad range of introductory classes for the homeowner, DIY-er, or anyone considering a career in the trades.
Represents the community and brings to the School Board’s attention to resource and programmatic issues associated with adult education
School Board Liaison: Dr. Ricardy Anderson
Staff Liaison Karin Williams, Director, Operations and Strategic Planning, Department of Instructional Services