Fairfax County Public Schools’ Strategic Plan calls for the development of both return on investment (ROI) and decision-making frameworks. In response to the Plan, the Office of Research and Strategic Improvement (ORSI) has created a framework that will guide FCPS’ alignment of resources to division priorities.
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.
FCPS recognizes its retirees with a beautiful catered ceremony. Each retiree is also recognized with a gift for his or her service, and is thanked by members of the FCPS Leadership Team as well as members of the School Board.
The Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer includes the following: Office of Employee Relations, Office of Executive Director, Office of Employee Services and Operations, Office of Labor Relations, and Office of Talent Acquisition. The office reports to the Superintendent.
Equal Opportunity Funds (EOF) are available to reimburse schools for expenditures essential to the instructional program for students who qualify for the free and reduced-priced meals.
Honors classes in middle school are open to all students who seek academic rigor. Fairfax County offers open enrollment in Honors social studies, English, science, and mathematics classes.
Superintendent Dr. Michelle C. Reid requests a change in the notifications about student scholastic achievement sent from the organizations. Dr. Reid requests that the notification process be adjusted to include electronic communications directly sent to students, their families, and school district offices.
The Office of Instructional Licensure assists with questions regarding instructional licensure for prospective employees while helping current employees with renewals or an endorsement change.
Environmental Studies focuses on the physical and social aspects of environmental issues. Topic, organization, state and province portals form research centers around issues covering earth systems, global change, land and water use, populations, legislation, and more. Portal overviews provide essential information, supplemented by academic journals, news, case studies, conferences, statistics, and rich multimedia.
An educational webinar on youth substance use trends and supports. This page includes a text-only outline of the presentation slides and PDFs of the presentation slides in the following languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese).
The Office of the Chief Information Technology Officer provides information technology leadership, products, and services while managing division-wide information resources. The office reports to the Superintendent.
The Office of the Chief Operating Officer oversees Administrative Services, Food and Nutrition Services, and Transportation Services. The office reports to the Superintendent.
Learn about work through work. Career preparation engages students in authentic learning experiences. Students develop soft and hard skills that they can take to the workplace as an adult.
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.
FCPS’ budget reflects the school system's priorities. It's also a communications tool that informs parents, staff members, students, and community members about our values and goals. Find out more about the budget development calendar, budget documents, and quarterly budget reviews.
The Family Life Education Curriculum Advisory Committee (FLECAC) for levels K through 12 shall be established and maintained to advise the K-12 health and physical education and FLE curriculum coordinator on Program of Studies development and implementation. The role of the committee is to provide advice and recommendations to the curriculum coordinator as goals, objectives, media, and special instructional materials are developed. (FCPS Regulation 1708)
Committee Chairperson Carrie Reynolds, Coordinator, Health, Family Life, and Physical Education, Instructional Services Department
E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for elementary aged students who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four classes every day related to dance, music, theatre, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create classes that are fun and engaging.
Our high school Marketing Program includes courses in career preparation in areas such as advertising, entrepreneurship, fashion marketing, hotel marketing, marketing management, and sales promotion.
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.
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