Parent Opportunities - Academic Supports

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 10/17/2023 05:07 PM EDT

Parent Coffee BOY Assessments

This morning we held a parent coffee to review the beginning of the year assessments to help parents interpret information ahead of our first quarter conferences. Our team shared information on assessments, data and how parents can support their child's growth..   

Parent Coffee Slides

Handout Parent Coffee

Lexia Parent Night: Learn About Literacy Support

FCPS funds the use of Lexia for all elementary and middle schools to use as part of their literacy instruction.   

Lexia is a computer-based program that supplements classroom instruction to help students develop literacy  

skills. At the same time, it provides teachers with the data to identify students who need further support, and 

understand which specific concepts and skills to focus on. Parents and caregivers are invited to learn more about Lexia at information nights. Learn how FCPS is  

integrating Lexia into the classroom and supporting student growth in reading. Parents will also be offered tips for supporting their students at home. 

Information nights will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on:

  •       Wednesday, October 18, at Thoreau Middle School Cafeteria.
  •       Thursday, October 19, at Edison High School Auditorium.

Register to attend or submit a question in advance. 

Integrating Lexia into the literacy curriculum aligns with the Virginia Literacy Act, FCPS’ Equitable Access to Literacy, and Strategic Plan Goal 3, which aims to have all students reading on level by the end of 3rd grade. 

Dyslexia Open House 10/26

 In celebration of October as Dyslexia Awareness Month, FCPS will host a Dyslexia Open House on October 26th from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM.  Registration is open now and will be open through October 26th. Register for the training using this link. 

Dyslexia open house

VCU Dyslexia Symposium: October 28 

All welcome to the Dyslexia Symposium at VCU School of Business from 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Participants have the option to either attend the in-person event or participate virtually. There is a nominal registration fee and VCU students attend at no charge. Find out more information today!