Become a Volunteer Mentor to students with the MentorWorks program. Our school-based mentoring program strives to connect every student to a caring, responsible adult.
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.
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.
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.
The release of weekly data shows that community transmissions rates have dropped in our region from “high” to “substantial.” This means that middle and high schools are able to join elementary schools in using 3 feet social distancing in classrooms where mask use is universal.
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.
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 2021-22.
School Board Liaison: Laura Jane Cohen
Staff Liaison: Michael Bloom, Director, Office of Special Education Instruction
Information about opioid prevention and misuse including but not limited to: fentanyl, vicodin, oxycodone, oxymorphone, codeine, and other prescription pain medications.
Instruction and Assessment Related Legislation
This page includes information about education-related legislation from the most recent General Assembly Session.
Standards of Quality/Standards of Accreditation Related Legislation
This page includes information about education-related legislation from the most recent General Assembly Session.
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: Pat Hynes
Staff Liaison: Irene Meier, Director, Office of Special Education Instruction
Any parent may elect to provide home instruction for his or her school-age child in lieu of school attendance. A parent or guardian may provide a notice of intent to provide home instruction with these forms.
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.
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 trustees of all the magisterial districts and towns met bi-annually as a combined County School Board to discuss high-level matters dealing with finances, public school law, and the school calendar, to name a few. The records of these meetings are found in this collection.
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: Stella Pekarsky
Staff Liaison: Michael Bloom, Director, Office of Special Education Instruction
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
The Fairfax County Athletic Council serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors, the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services, the Park Authority, and the School Board on sports matters.
This page includes information about education-related legislation from the most recent General Assembly Session, including interim studies, work groups, and reports.
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.
Business Insights: Essentials combines all of the content formerly found in Business & Company Resource Center with a new interface designed around the research goals and workflows of your diverse business research community. Easily find information on companies, industries and more in the context of timely news, statistical data, and in-depth reports.
All communication should be clear, consistent, and aligned with FCPS’ brand identity. Every message you communicate is a reflection upon you, your school or department, and the entire school division.
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 Early Literacy Program is a free, interactive family and child program. Families learn school-readiness strategies to prepare their children for future school success.
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.
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.
The Office of Strategy and Planning is responsible for directing the cross-departmental development, implementation, and monitoring of plans to achieve the Division’s Strategic Plan goals.