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: Elizabeth Schultz
Staff Liaison: Michael Bloom, Acting Director, Office of Special Education Instruction
As students gain a better understanding of their career choice or the program of study, it is important to research many schools that would best support your career goals and be the best fit in order for you to succeed.
Instructional Technology Related Legislation
This page includes information about education-related legislation from the most recent General Assembly Session.
Conduct & Discipline Related Legislation
This page includes information about education-related legislation from the most recent General Assembly Session.
Explore four possible tutoring options for students, including a list of tutors for hire, partnerships that offer free tutoring services at some partner schools, and in-person, high-impact for identified students.
Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning environment for all students and to providing equal access to educational programs, services, and activities. We appreciate the many contributions made by LGBTQIA+ members of the school community, which includes people from all walks of life who should be able to live without fear of prejudice, discrimination, harassment, or violence.
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.
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.
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.
Instructional coaches serve in the role of learning facilitators when they train teachers in new instructional strategies, facilitate whole school professional development opportunities, and support the work of collaborative learning teams.
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.
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.
Under the plan, compensatory education may be provided to students with disabilities whose learning was impacted during the pandemic. The plan includes students with the regular or special education and related aids/services required by Section 504 plans or individualized education programs.
The Mosaic Elementary project includes renovations and additions bringing the future building area to approximately 122,000 square footage, consisting of classrooms, gymnasium, administration and cafeteria/kitchen expansion, and site improvements.
The Family Resource Center tutor list contains the names of current FCPS employees who hold a valid and current teaching license in Virginia. These employees have contacted the Family Resource Center to offer their services. The tutor list is updated monthly during the school year.
Budget-related questions are asked by the School Board throughout the budget development process. Staff prepares responses to the related questions which are also available.