This report describes all education-related legislation as considered during the 2021 General Assembly Session. Legislation is reported as Passed or Failed.
Alternative computer access includes tools and settings which make it easier for users with a variety of disabilities to access their computers more independently.
FCPS offers activities and learning experiences which focus on the many ways cannabis, alcohol, nicotine/vaping, and other drug use can impact student lives.
Feeling super stressed? Worried about a friend's mental health—or your own? Get tips to help manage your emotions and see what to do if you are in crisis.
Instructional coaches serve in the role of a mentor as they continue to build trusting relationships with the staff in a school to develop partnerships with all stakeholders.
Guidance on expectations and best practices related to the determining quarter and final grades for report cards. Information about final exams is also included.
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.
Through school-wide positive behavior approaches and participation in K-12 health and guidance lessons students are taught to behave respectfully and to resolve conflicts in positive ways.
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).
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.
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.
We are very pleased that many of you were able to participate in the immunization clinics we co-hosted with the Fairfax County Health Department. If you participated in one of the immunization or the TB (tuberculosis) testing clinics last week, please see below for some additional information.
The Constitution of Virginia empowers the Virginia Board of Education (VBOE) 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).
The Constitution of Virginia empowers the Virginia Board of Education (VBOE) 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).
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.