Special Services/Student Health Related Legislation
This page includes information about education-related legislation from the most recent General Assembly Session.
The settlement between FCPS, disability rights organizations, and students follows an overhaul of practices. Seclusion has been prohibited in all FCPS base schools since January 1, 2021, and will be banned in all FCPS schools, including private schools with whom FCPS contracts, by the start of the 2022-2023 school year.
Interested in becoming a National Board Certified Teacher? The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) is dedicated to bringing respect and recognition to the teaching profession.
Information about opioid prevention and misuse including but not limited to: fentanyl, vicodin, oxycodone, oxymorphone, codeine, and other prescription pain medications.
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!
The Applied Studies Diploma is a recognized diploma by the Virginia Department of Education. Students who earn an Applied Studies Diploma are able to pursue multiple postsecondary options.
The Constitution of Virginia empowers the Virginia Board of Education with the general supervision of the public school system. This includes responsibility for (subject to General Assembly approval) the major regulations governing public education in Virginia, such as the Standards of Quality, the Standards Accreditation, the Standards of Learning accountability program, and teacher licensure regulations.
The Virginia Board of Education typically meets ten times a year (every month except August and December).
FCPS partners with the Fairfax County Redevelopment & Housing Authority and the Fairfax County Department of Housing & Community Development to offer eligible tenants a Magnet Housing Program, Affordable Dwelling Unit Program, and Workforce Dwelling Unit Program.
MyPDE is a unified system for the communication and registration of professional development and training, and performance evaluations for all FCPS employees.
This report describes all education-related legislation as considered during the 2020 General Assembly Session. Legislation is reported as Passed, Continued to 2021, or Failed.
Global classrooms provide student collaboration opportunities with international peers to take action on content related global issues, while incorporating skills to prepare students for a sustainable future.