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 2020-21.
School Board Liaison: Laura Jane Cohen
Staff Liaison: Michael Bloom, Director, Office of Special Education Instruction
Instruction and Assessment Related Legislation
This page includes information about education-related legislation from the most recent General Assembly Session.
The strategic plan will be our North Star for how we ensure excellence, equity, and opportunity for each and every student from now through 2030. With this strategic plan, we begin on a transformative journey to ensure the success of every student in our diverse community.
Key information on each Fairfax County public school. Each profile includes contact information, special programs offered, recent test score data (including SOL, AP, IB test sccores), and basic statistics, such as enrollment and staffing.
Team members from the Fairfax County Public Schools Office of Communications and Community Relations (OCCR) presented information about an award winning communication campaign at the annual National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) conference in July 2022.
FCPS offers activities and learning experiences which focus on the many ways cannabis, alcohol, nicotine/vaping, and other drug use can impact student lives.
Learn about the referral and screening process for full-time AAP (Level IV) and school-based AAP (Levels II-III) including referral forms, gifted behavior rating scale, parent/guardian questionnaire, reactivation, transfer and appeal forms.
FCPS engages in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) process on a regular cycle, with construction and renovation projects in various stages and impacting a variety of stakeholders.
A local advisory committee for special education, appointed by each local school board, shall advise the school board through the division superintendent.
School Board Liaison: Pat Hynes
Staff Liaison: Irene Meier, Director, Office of Special Education Instruction
Watch programming designed for elementary, middle, and high school students here on on TV. Complete information on channel lineup for cable providers is listed.
Students with dyslexia are empowered when the adults in their lives involve them in exploring what dyslexia means to them, advocating for the supports that help the most, and celebrating effort, progress and strengths.
Get ready to redefine summer learning and join us as we build and celebrate community collaboration like never before!
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The Lewis Leadership Program is proposed to be a full-time enrollment program which will adopt the principles of Congressman John Lewis’ life through a curriculum that focuses on government, public policy, leadership, and human rights. This innovative program is designed to infuse the core curriculum so all students of John R. Lewis High School have the opportunity to explore concepts within their classes.
When a student is not proficient in English and is experiencing significant reading difficulties, it is essential that we look closely to determine if the difficulty stems from English language development or from a true disability such as dyslexia that would require special education and related services.
The Office of the Chief of Staff is responsible for the strategic management of the Superintendent's Office. The office oversees the following areas: Collective Bargaining, Office of Government Relations, and Department of Strategy, Planning, and Learning. The office reports to the Superintendent.
Learn what you can do to support good student decision-making and prevent gang involvement. Learn how to report suspected gang activity, to recognize risk factors for getting involved with gangs, and to identify the warning signs often associated with gang involvement.
The Department of Strategy, Planning, and Learning is responsible for strategy and planning, division wide professional learning, research and strategic improvement, and portfolio management. The department reports to the Chief of Staff.
The Part-time Advanced Academic Program (Level III) extends and enriches the FCPS Program of Studies in the four core content areas. Eligibility for part-time Advanced Academic Programs (Level III) is determined by a school-based screening committee.