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Important Dates
Visit the FCPS 2026-27 News and Calendars page for more information.
Early Childhood Identification & Services Outstanding Employee Award Nominations
We Want to Hear From You!
Nominations are open October 12 - November 13, 2026.
Let someone at the Child Find and Early Childhood Resource Centers know that you appreciate them. This could be an amazing Teacher, Administrator, Psychologist, Social Worker, Speech Pathologist, or Occupational/Physical therapist that has supported your child. This person may have an amazing attitude, collaborative spirit, or go above and beyond to support your child and family. Please help us to celebrate the fantastic work happening all around us!
Use this link to share and we will let the employee read your kind words: https://tinyurl.com/FCPSAwards2627
If your child’s teacher works at a local school, you can complete the form and we will forward that information to the right school.
Thank you for helping us to recognize the hard work that FCPS teachers and staff are doing with and for your children every day!
Special Education Family Conference
Join us at the annual Special Education Family Conference: Connected Communities, Thriving Students.
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Date: Saturday, November 14
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Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Location: Hayfield Secondary School, 7630 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315
This no-cost, in-person event brings together families, staff, and community partners to explore special education services, supports, and resources and to build meaningful connections. The conference will feature an inspiring opening session, engaging breakout sessions, and an exhibitor hall. Lunch will be provided.
Register for the conference. Visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage for more information.
Community Peers
Children who are ages 3 to 4 by September 30th (birthday after 9/30/2026) may be eligible to attend preschool classes at an FCPS elementary school as a Community Peer.
The Community Peer program offers preschoolers with all abilities the opportunity to learn, play, and grow together in an inclusive classroom. Selected community peers attend as peer models in an early childhood special education classroom to promote social, academic, and language development.
Community Peers must be fully potty trained and not currently receiving FCPS special education services. Parents are responsible for providing transportation and meals for their child while attending the school site. Days and hours vary based on location, with half-day and full-day options for FCPS staff that may be available based on program availability at select schools.
Please complete this form if you are interested in having your child attend as a community peer.
IEP Progress Reports
Your child’s IEP includes goals they are working toward during the school year. Progress reports explain how your child is doing with those goals. Schools share these reports as often as they provide progress updates to families of students without disabilities. Your child's IEP will tell you when to expect progress reports, such as when interim or quarterly reports are sent.
Progress reports can help you see your child's growth and learn what they are practicing at school. If you have questions or would like ideas for supporting your child's goals at home, contact your child's teacher or IEP team.
For more information, please visit the Fairfax County Public Schools Special Education Handbook for Parents.
Child Development: Self Help & Safety Skills (Virginia's Early Learning Development Standards)
Self-help and safety skills develop gradually as children take part in everyday routines and learn how to care for themselves. In the preschool years, children become more independent with tasks such as washing their hands, taking responsibility for personal hygiene, and asking for help when they need it. They also begin to follow safety rules, notice when someone is hurt or when a situation may be unsafe, and tell a trusted adult.
Families can support these skills by giving children time to practice daily routines, such as hand-washing and getting dressed, with help when needed. Talk about simple safety rules and practice them together, for example, holding hands near a street or wearing a helmet. Encourage children to speak up when they need help or notice a concern. These everyday experiences help children build confidence, independence, and awareness of how to stay safe.
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