Accelerated Workforce Education (AWE) is an affordable program for young adults seeking guidance in planning their education and career after high school. AWE is offered through a partnership between FCPS Adult and Community Education (ACE) and FCPS K-12 programs. AWE students work toward certification in Apprenticeship, Health Science, or Business and Information Technology pathways by attending subject specific courses learning real-world, practical skills.
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.
FCPS is committed to the whole child, whole school, and whole community by providing comprehensive education and services that support the success of every student and staff member.
Feedback from a variety of sources is considered as the school calendar is developed. Read more about the process for finalizing holidays and early release days.
Founded in 1956 by a group of Fairfax County teachers, and named 2018 Business Partner of the Year, there’s no one that understands the financial needs of the education community better than Apple Federal Credit Union.
Conduct & Discipline Related Legislation
This page includes information about education-related legislation from the most recent General Assembly Session.
Career and Transition Services provides assistance with adult agency referrals and linkages to postsecondary services for students to include college accommodations, the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board.
Information about steps for students or families who believe that conditions of the school or decisions made by staff members are not in their best interest.
During the General Assembly Session, this page will be updated frequently with information about education-related legislation that has been introduced during the Session.
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.
Fairfax County Public Schools will continue to have a mask requirement until we reach a moderate community transmission level. We strongly recommend that parents/guardians continue to have their children wear masks in school.
View our career opportunities, current job openings, salary and benefits information, and recruitment events. Learn about instructional licensure. Find out why you should become part of the FCPS team!
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
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.
This main page offers information about all aspects of FCPS, including our 2023-30 Strategic Plan, Portrait of a Graduate, history, budget, senior leadership team, departments, and more.
Team members from the Fairfax County Public Schools Office of Communication and Community Relations (OCCR) presented information about an award winning calendar communication campaign at the annual National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) conference in July 2022.