Month of the Military Child is a time to recognize and thank children from military families for their contributions and sacrifices. The nationwide commemoration was established in 1986 by former Defense Secretary Casper Weinberger.
This page includes information about education-related legislation from the most recent General Assembly Session, including interim studies, work groups, and reports.
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.
The School Board has formed an Audit Committee and established the Office of Auditor General (OAG) to independently determine whether the ongoing processes for FCPS operations and performance are adequately designed and functioning efficiently and effectively.
The FCPS Adult ESOL program provides adult students with the practical English language they need in their everyday lives, as well as English skills that will help them advance in their education or careers.
During the 2024-25 school year, there are multiple days for religious and cultural observances. Tests, quizzes, field trips, graduation, homecoming, auditions and tryouts, and FCPS-scheduled athletic events cannot be scheduled on any of the religious and cultural observances.
How does civic participation strengthen communities, governments, and individual rights? Learn about productive civic engagement by exploring the history, principles, and foundations of American democracy. Readers will learn how people participate in our society, whether through volunteering, voting, or activism. Designed to show readers how they can actively participate in American society, this set will inspire readers to change it for the better.
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.
Learn about work through work. Career preparation engages students in authentic learning experiences. Students develop soft and hard skills that they can take to the workplace as an adult.
The Family Resource Center (FRC) offers free webinars, consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. The center was formerly named the Parent Resource Center.
Equitable Access to Literacy is FCPS' PreK-12 literacy program. It uses proven methods based on scientific reading research. Its goal is to expand learning opportunities to meet the needs of all students.
School booster clubs and PTA or PTO groups manage a variety of fee-based programs that benefit students such as after-school classes, clinics, and camps. Find out how to reserve space for your programs.
An educational webinar on youth substance use trends and supports. This page includes a text-only outline of the presentation slides and PDFs of the presentation slides in the following languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese).
From cybersecurity to marketing, CTE has a wide variety of opportunities for students who want to get real world experience as they prepare for the future.
The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program helps schools create plans, activities, and infrastructure improvements to increase the number of students who bike and walk to school.
Members of the FCPS School Board collaborate with the Fairfax City Board through regular, ongoing communication, participation in regional and state School Board meetings and conferences, and an annual City/County Board meeting. The FCPS Board designates one of its members as an official liaison to the City.
Finance, Purchasing, and Taxation Related Legislation
This page includes information about education-related legislation from the most recent General Assembly Session.
Our Special Education Instruction program is designed to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities, ensuring they receive the support and resources necessary to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
The department is leading the development of innovative curriculum and instructional programs for Fairfax County Public Schools in collaboration with local, national, and international experts. The department reports to the Chief Academic Officer.