Special Education Instruction

Meeting the unique needs of our students with disabilities.

Attend Our Special Education Virtual Information Session on Wednesday, June 7 (5-6 p.m.)

FCPS wants you to be a part of our team!  We are searching for educators with a strong academic background and a passion for making a difference. To meet hiring needs in Special Education, we are offering an information session to help interested individuals understand the variety of Special Education positions available within FCPS. Discuss the pathway to licensure as well as learn about the supports available to FCPS Special Education teachers.

Questions should be directed to the FCPS Department of Human Resources through our online web portal or by calling 571-423-3000.

Interested in Teaching Special Education?

View our special education career opportunities

Family Resource Center

Our 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.
Family Resource Center (FRC)

FRC YouTube Channel

The Family Resource Center (FRC) YouTube Channel includes videos of workshops and webinars for families and educators to support student success.
FRC YouTube Channel

Accommodations and Modifications

Information to assist school teams in determining if provided supports should be considered an accommodation or a modification.

Adapted Curriculum, PreK-12

Supporting school teams working with students with disabilities who are accessing an adapted curriculum based on the Virginia Essentialized Standards of Learning (VESOL).

Adapted Physical Education Services

Adapted physical education modifies the physical education curriculum to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Program

Supporting the special education instruction of students with autism and related disorders through the use of principles of ABA.

Assessment Options for Students with Disabilities

Students with disabilities have several options for participating in the regular state accountability assessments.

Assistive Technology Services (ATS)

Every school has an Assistive Technology Coach who works with school teams to incorporate devices, software, or equipment used by individuals with disabilities in order to perform functions that might otherwise be difficult or impossible.

Behavior Education Professional Development Plan 2022-23

Building the capacity of school-based and central office staff to support the social, emotional, and academic development of all students in FCPS.

Behavior Intervention Services

Learn about our comprehensive behavior interventions and supports to meet the needs of a broad range of students. Includes information on our behavior support webinar series.

Career and Transition Services

Career and Transition Services supports students as they prepare to transition to a variety of postsecondary options.

Forms Related to Special Education

Forms related to the eligibility process, the reevaluation process, and the Individualized Education Program (IEP). Additional forms related to the special education process are also included here.

High Incidence Disabilities Team, K-12

Supporting schools through a variety of models, including trainings, in-services, workshops, facilitated team meetings, and individual coaching.

Inclusive Education

Inclusion embodies the values and practices that support the right of every student, regardless of ability, to access and participate in their school and community.

Medicaid Reimbursement Program

FCPS can bill Medicaid for eligible services provided to Medicaid- and FAMIS-eligible students with disabilities.

Occupational Therapy Services

Occupational therapists work to address a student's ability to access and participate in school activities.

Physical Therapy Services

Our physical therapists work to assure that students in special education benefit from their educational programs.

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

PBIS offers research-based, school-wide, and classroom discipline systems to benefit all students.

Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

We serve students ages 2-22 who require specialized instruction and support with a variety of visual impairments.

Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Educational services for hearing-impaired students are provided through itinerant services and site-based programs to eligible students.

Special Education Conference 2023

Our 18th Annual Special Education Conference as held Saturday, April 29, 2023. Presentation recordings are now available.

Special Education Enhancement Planning Process

Fairfax County Public Schools is developing a Special Education Enhancement Plan that will .... Here are the steps in the process and the timeline, with the goal of having the plan ready by ....

Special Education Procedural Support

Responsive, student-centered, collaborative guidance and leadership related to the implementation of and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as they pertain to special education.

Special Education Program Sites

2022-23 Specialized Special Education Program Sites by Region

Speech and Language Services

Speech and language pathologists help develop effective communication skills so that students may participate in school.

Special Services Contact Information

Contact information for the Office of Special Education Instruction, Office of Special Education Procedural Support, and Procedural Support Liaisons.

Twice-Exceptional (2e) Learners

2e learners have the ability to think, reason, and problem-solve at advanced levels, and they also have special learning needs. FCPS provides accommodations to ensure the success for 2e students--a unique group of learners.

Need a copy of your student record? Request a transcript.
Transcript and Records Information

Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD)

View the committee purpose, charge, and upcoming meeting dates.
Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD)

School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC)

View the committee purpose, charge, and upcoming meeting dates.
School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC)