In FCPS, students with dyslexia usually receive special education services under the category of Specific Learning Disability. Students must meet all criteria to be found eligible for special education services and if eligible, services and supports are addressed through an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Summer Academy helps students build on their skills and explore career pathways. Students design their experience by choosing their classes. This camp is open to students currently in grades 6-11.
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.
Learn more about the process for obtaining information under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (VFOIA) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Making the transition to teaching can seem overwhelming at first, but the end result is a rewarding career that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of students with disabilities. Learn more about becoming a special education teacher with us!
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.
Education for Employment (EFE) is a course for high school students with disabilities that develops employability and job-seeking skills and empowers students to become self-advocates.
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).
The FCPS Adult ESOL program provides adult students with the practical English language they need in their everyday lives, as well as English skills that will help them advance in their education or careers.
This registration page offers information about registration opportunities within FCPS for New and Returning families. New and Returning families can use Online Registration for student registration of Kindergarten (00) through 12th grade for the 2024-2025 school year.
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.
FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to help eliminate barriers to quality mental health care services for all high school students, at no cost to families. Available beginning April 10, 2023.
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.
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.
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.
Provides recommendations to the local educational agency (or board) on current job needs and the relevancy of career and technical education programs.
Board Liaison: Ryan McElveen, At-Large Representative
Staff Liaison: Beth Downey, Coordinator, Career and Technical Education, Department of Instructional Services
2017-2018 School Year