Review the latest information related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Our special education attorneys and advocates can help you and your child prepare for the return to school.
Arlington Public Schools (APS)
- APS summer school starts on July 6, 2021.
- APS will hold virtual Town Halls for families on Wednesday, Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. (in English) and 7:30 p.m. (in Spanish). These Town Halls will provide back-to-school updates and give families an opportunity to ask questions about the upcoming school year.
- Families will have an ongoing chance to make a transition to in-person learning for the upcoming school year if they determine that it is the best decision for their student.
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS)
- As FCPS prepares to offer five days of in-person instruction in the upcoming school year, they encourage families who unenrolled from FCPS to return.
Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS)
- Summer school will be held July 6–30, 2021.
Prince William County Schools (PWCS)
- PWCS has reported the results of their Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) feedback form. The following areas were voted most important in the use of the funds:
- Prevention and Mitigation Strategies: maintaining healthy facilities
- Addressing Unfinished Learning: evidence-based interventions, after-school programs
- Addressing Student Needs: social-emotional needs, support for at-risk student populations, mental health needs
- Other Uses of Funds: technology, facility improvements
