K-12 health, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies units. What will my child learn ? What connections can I make at home? What information can I share with a tutor? What testing should we expect this year?
When a student is referred for special education services this timeline covers from the referral to the eligibility and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings.
As students grow as goal-directed and resilient individuals, they have skills to successfully address challenges that they will encounter throughout their lifetime.
As students grow as ethical and global citizens, they can act responsibly, recognize and appreciate the similarities and differences among people and their cultures, and care for their community and environment.
The Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity award has been established to recognize advocacy on behalf of students who are marginalized or underserved. This award honors the legacy of Dr. Bussey by celebrating the efforts and impact of those who work to redress inequitable systems and practices in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). Nominations are made in May-June each year and the award is presented at the annual summer Equity Symposium.
FCPS values each individual student and recognizes that students have different strengths and needs. ESOL programs support more than 36,000 FCPS students in their work towards English proficiency.
High school Health and Medical Sciences offers a wide variety of specialized competency based courses providing students with exposure to career pathways and industry credentials making them college and career ready.
Information on the test accommodations for elementary, middle, and high school classroom testing and Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments for students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 Plan.
Information on high school Honors classes which are open to all students who seek additional academic rigor. Fairfax County offers open enrollment in Honors social studies, English, science, and mathematics classes.
FCPS is committed to adhering to the federal and state laws as they pertain to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) in protecting the privacy and security of certain health information, known as protected health information (PHI).
Learn about audits on FCPS by external agencies or organizations. The external review process is managed by the Office of Auditor General (OAG), which also produces the annual audit plan and audit reports.
Certified healthcare professionals and volunteers can support the health and wellness of students and staff members by volunteering, donating, and supporting learning.
Standards of Quality/Standards of Accreditation Related Legislation
This page includes information about education-related legislation from the most recent General Assembly Session.
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).
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).
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).
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).
The FCPS World Languages Credit Exam assesses language proficiency. The exam provides up to three World Language credits. Exam credits may also fulfill the World Languages requirements for the Advanced Studies Diploma and the Virginia Department of Education’s Seal of Biliteracy.
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).
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).