The Parent Advocacy Handbook explains the factors involved in middle school as it may be the first experience a student has with multiple teachers and the team approach to instruction.
FCPS Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs begin in Kindergarten or first grade. Students learn math, science, and health in another language (French, German, Japanese, Korean or Spanish).
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.
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) in partnership with other Fairfax County departments and agencies offers services and programs for grandparents and other family members raising children in the place of a parent.
Instruction and Assessment Related Legislation
This page includes information about education-related legislation from the most recent General Assembly Session.
Resources to support the development of students at home, including critical and creative thinking strategies, research in the field of advanced learners, and enrichment opportunities.
Forms related to the eligibility process, the reevaluation process, and the Individualized Education Program (IEP). Additional forms related to the special education process are also included here.
High school is a time of academic and career choices for teens. They must decide whether to take regular, Honors, Academy, Advanced Placement (AP), or International Baccalaureate courses.