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Help Shape the Future of Social Studies in Our Schools – Apply Today!
Dear Providence District Families,
Are you passionate about ensuring our students have access to high-quality educational resources? Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) will soon adopt new K-12 Social Studies instructional materials, and I am looking for a Providence District resident to serve on the Instructional Resource Review Committee (IRRC) for this important initiative.
This is a unique opportunity to play a hands-on role in selecting textbooks, online tools, and other resources that will shape Social Studies instruction beginning in the 2025-26 school year. If you are interested in applying but are unsure if you live in Providence District, you can use this district look-up tool. Because of time limitations, not all applicants will be contacted.
The Social Studies instructional resource selection process will be guided by Regulation 3004, which includes a 30-day public review period and a comprehensive evaluation by the IRRC, which brings together teachers, administrators, and community members to ensure we select the best instructional resources for our students.
Why Participate?
By joining the IRRC, you will:
- Ensure that resources align with Virginia’s Standards of Learning and FCPS’s Learning Model.
- Help meet the educational needs of diverse learners.
- Advocate for an academically rigorous, historically accurate, culturally responsive, and inclusive curriculum.
- Support equitable access to high-quality and engaging resources.
- Provide valuable community input in collaboration with other community members and stakeholders.
Time Commitment
As an IRRC member, you must attend the following meetings at the Pimmit Hills Adult Education Center (7510 Lisle Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22043) for a total of 20 hours:
- Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Responsibilities
IRRC members will be expected to:
- Attend all meetings.
- Review submitted resource materials thoroughly.
- Communicate via email in a timely fashion.
- Maintain confidentiality of all materials and discussions.
How to Apply
If you are interested in representing Providence District on the Social Studies Instructional Resource Review Committee, please complete this Google Survey application form by 5:00 pm on September 30, 2024.
This is a great chance to make a lasting impact on our students’ education, and I hope you will consider applying!
In service,
Karl Frisch
Chair and Providence District Representative
Fairfax County School Board
The views contained within this newsletter reflect the views of the individual school board member who is the publisher of this newsletter and may not reflect the views of the Fairfax County School Board.
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