ADVOCACY
ON CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEES
EVERYDAY ADVOCACY-
KEY ROLES FOR FCCPTA LEADERSHIP
FCCPTA is recognized as the premier local parent advocacy group in education. We are afforded seats on School Board Citizen Advisory Committees outlined below because of our reputation in engaging, empowering, connecting and advocating for all families.
Advisory Committee members on the FCCPTA Executive Board serve because of their expertise and passion in their focus areas. The committee work extends well beyond the public meetings and they are part of the collaborative team that creates the end of the year report presented to the School Board. Having a seat at the table is important, and FCCPTA makes sure families are represented and heard alongside other stakeholders.
In addition to our active roles on these committee, FCCPTA encourages families to learn more about the opportunities to speak before these groups. This is an very targeted and effective way for families to engage in advocacy. Public comment opportunities are included in the information below about the committees on which we serve.
Citizen Advisory Committees
See the current holders of these FCCPTA representative seats on our leadership page. View their year end recommendations to the FCPS School Board here.
AAPAC
Advanced Academic Programs
Advisory Council
Purpose: Each school board may appoint, in accordance with the regulations of the Board of Education, a local advisory committee on gifted education. The local advisory committee on gifted education shall annually review the local plan for the education of gifted students, including revisions, and determine the extent to which the plan for the previous year was implemented.
Meeting Schedule:
Online from 7PM-8:30PM
Oct. 13
Nov. 10
Dec. 8
Jan. 12
Feb. 9
March 9
April 13
May 11
Contact Information:
FCPS Staff Liaison 571.423.4740
https://www.fcps.edu/committee/advanced-academic-programs-advisory-committee-0
ACSD
Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities
Purpose: A local advisory committee for special education, appointed by each local school board, shall advise the school board through the division superintendent.
Meeting Schedule:
Gatehouse Room 1600, 7PM
Sept. 8
Oct. 13
Nov. 10
Dec. 8
Jan. 12
Feb. 9
March 9
April 13
May 11
June 8
Public Comment: Submit written, video or audio testimony not to exceed 3 minutes in length by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting to FCPS chair by email. Maximum 10 slots per meeting.
Additional Leadership Roles: FCCPTA Representative is the current ACSD Secretary.
Contact Information:
https://www.fcps.edu/committee/advisory-committee-students-disabilities-acsd
CTEAC Career & Technical Education Advisory Committee
Purpose: In collaboration with industry, develop strategies and support for continuing improvement in coordination and communication of CTE programs.
Meeting Schedule:
Willow Oaks Administrative Center, 1002 A/B
Sept. 9
Oct. 14
Nov. 11
Jan. 13
Feb. 10
March 10
April 14
May 12
June TBD
Contact Information:
https://www.fcps.edu/committee/career-and-technical-education-advisory-committee
MSAOC
Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee
Purpose: This committee advocates for minority student achievement by identifying, reviewing, and assessing issues affecting minority student academic achievement within the policies, curriculum, practices, and procedures of FCPS.
Meeting Schedule:
Coming Soon
Contact:
https://www.fcps.edu/committee/minority-student-achievement-oversight-committee-msaoc-1
SHAC Student Health Advisory Committee
Purpose: The advisory board assists with the development of health policy in the school division and the evaluation of the status of school health, health education, the school environment, and health services.
Meeting Schedule:
Online, view at: https://www.fcps.edu/streamingmeeting
Aug. 19
Sept. 22
Oct. 20
Nov. 17
Dec. 15 (tentative)
Jan. 19
Feb. 16
March 16
April 20
May 18
Public Comment:
Fairfax County and City residents may submit a video or audio testimony by email to FCPS not to exceed minutes by 5:00 pm the day before the meeting. A maximum of 5 slots are available, first come, first served.
Additional Leadership Roles: FCCPTA Representative is also the subcommittee.
Contact:
https://www.fcps.edu/committee/school-health-advisory-committee-shac-2021-22