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Survey on Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Now Open for All Families and Middle and High School Students
 On Monday, all FCPS parents/caregivers and middle and high school students received an email to participate in a voluntary and confidential survey. (Please check your spam folder if you have not received it.)
Questions refer to proposed changes to FCPS’ SR&R document for next year. This document outlines the rules that students are expected to follow, and guidelines for consequences if those expectations are not met. Possible changes include:
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Universal Discipline: Charts will list consequences and supports for students. They will help ensure that two students of the same grade will be treated fairly and receive the same level of support.
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Standards for In-School Suspensions of Students with Disabilities: Creating standards for how in-school suspensions are handled for students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 Plan.
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Accommodations for Multilingual Learner Student Statements: Providing translation accommodations when Multilingual Learner students provide statements about disciplinary incidents.
The survey will be open until Friday, February 20. Survey materials are available online.
FCPS Purple Up - Celebrate Our Military-Connected Students
 Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is gearing up to honor and celebrate its military-connected youth in April, the Month of the Military Child, and on Purple Up! Day!
This year, Virginia will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Purple Up! Day is a special day for communities to come together and wear purple as a visible gesture of support for our military-connected youth and their families. Purple symbolizes the combined colors of all branches of the military.
FCPS Purple Up! T-shirts and other items are available for purchase now through Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in our Custom Ink online store. These items highlight our gratitude and appreciation for our 14,500 military-connected students and their families. #PurpleUpFCPS!
For more information and/or to connect with FCPS resources, email militaryfamilies@fcps.edu.
ABA Family Training
Communication: A Foundation for Independence
 This workshop is intended for family members of students with Autism served in preschool autism classrooms (PAC), Enhanced Autism Classrooms (EAC) and CAT B secondary classrooms.
Topics covered will include:
▪ Communicating wants and needs
▪ Using social interactions and environments to support communication
▪ Breaking down how to teach communication
February 25th, 2026
Choose one virtual session:
10:00am - 11:30am or 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join using this meeting link
All family members and caregivers are welcome to attend ABA Family Training. No registration is needed. To request an interpreter, contact Stephanie Watkins at (571) 423-4110 or by email at sawatkins@fcps.edu and provide your name and contact information (phone number and/or email). For additional questions, contact Tina Wilkerson by email at twilkerson@fcps.edu.
Inclement Weather Statement: If FCPS announces a two-hour delay, training will take place as scheduled. If there is an early closing and/or cancellation of afterschool activities, the evening session will be canceled. If there is a full day closing, both training sessions will be canceled.
2026 Special Education Family Conference - NEW DATE!
 The 2026 Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families & Schools, has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 18, 2026. This in-person event will offer opening sessions for all participants in the morning and choice breakout sessions. This no-cost, in-person event is hosted by Fairfax County Public Schools in collaboration with a host of internal and external community partners. Families will have the opportunity to hear a keynote address from internationally renowned educator and advocate, Dr. Shelley Moore, connect to resources, and participate in afternoon sessions.
Location: George C. Marshall High School
7731 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043
Time: 8:30am to 3:30pm
Click here to register and provide your contact information, request for childcare, special accommodations, and language interpretation needs.
Additional information is available on the FCPS 2026 Special Education Family Conference webpage.
Meal Kits for Fasting Students
 From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16. Please note other important details below:
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
Resources
 IFSP Funding Updates
- If you were approved for IFSP-Funding for Fall 2025 (FY 2026), your Way2Go debit card was issued on December 5, 2025.
- If you do not receive your card AFTER January 5, 2026, please email IFSPSupport@dbhds.virginia.gov. Please include your Application ID number (This is the 9-digit character sequence beginning with “FY26,” e.g. “FY2600000”.)
- Find more information about the Way2Go debit card at My Life, My Community's IFSP-Funding page.
Remain on the DD Waiver Waitlist
- Are you or a loved one on the DD Waiver Waitlist? Did you know that you need to update your choice form at least annually to remain active on the Waitlist?
- Take Action Now and update your choice form to remain on the Waiver Waitlist today (if you haven’t updated your form in the past year).
- If you do not update your choice form at least annually, you may be at risk of being removed from the waiting list.
Additional Resources Available Through the IFSP Program
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The Center for Family Involvement which is part of the Partnership for People with Disabilities at VCU has a network of staff and volunteer Family Navigators who have lived experience and provide one to one emotional, informational and systems navigational support for individuals with disabilities and their family members. For more information and assistance on a wide variety of resources.
- Call the Helpline (877) 567-1122 or email cfihelpline@vcu.edu families and professionals make a referral to CFI online
Supported Decision Making: What You Need to Know to Make Your Choice
February 26, 2026 - 12pm
Live Online
Learn about Supported Decision Making to help you or a loved one with a disability make informed choices while maintaining autonomy and civil rights.
Medicaid Waiver Basics
February 24, 2026 - 12pm
Live OnlineVirginia's Medicaid Waivers fund services like respite, in-home care, and job support for people with developmental disabilities. This one-hour talk covers Waivers, services, applying, and tips for families on waitlists.
Estate Planning and Decision-Making for Families of Individuals with Disabilities
February 24, 2026 - 12pm
Live Online
Join our one-hour talk for parents and caregivers of disabled individuals. Learn about estate planning for special needs, including trusts, wills, powers of attorney, medical directives, and decision-making options.
Wheelchair Tune-Up & Shine Event – Inova Mount Vernon
Inova Mount Vernon is hosting a Wheelchair Tune Up & Shine event on March 1st, 2026 and invites community members with mobility devices to attend and receive maintenance advice, information on local resources and giveaways. Wheelchair Tune Up Event Flyer
Virginia Energy Assistance Program (DSS)
Eligible households may receive help with heating, cooling, or energy emergencies through Fuel, Crisis, and Cooling Assistance programs. Support can include help paying utility bills, heating fuel, deposits, or repairing/replacing heating or cooling equipment. Applications are accepted online via CommonHelp, by phone, or through local DSS offices during program-specific application periods. Benefits are based on availability of funds.
Dental Care - Local and Regional Resources
The following is a list of dental care providers in Fairfax County and surrounding area that offer low cost or sliding-fee dental services to low-income families. Please call them for information about services offered, eligibility, and costs.
- HealthWorks, 703-443-2000, press 2 for dental services
- Howard University School of Dentistry, 202-806-0007
- Neighborhood Health, 703-535-5568, press 9 for dental services
- Northern Virginia Community College Restorative Clinic, 703-822-6607
- Northern Virginia Dental Clinic, 703-820-7170
- Washington Hospital Center, 202-877-6737
More information is available on the Fairfax County Health Department website.
Food Assistance and Resource Guide
Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. Learn how to help and discover the many resources available to support those who need food assistance or shelter. View the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.
Workshops and Webinars
Visit the Family Academy Catalog to learn more about other resources.
Key Center PTA
 Not yet a member of our PTA? We would love to have you join! You can also support Key Center by volunteering with our PTA or making a donation through our Educate Fairfax site.
Key Center PTA Membership
Key Center PTA Volunteer Opportunities
Key Center PTA donations
Upcoming Dates
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March 20
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Eid-Al-Fitr - Holiday
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March 27
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End of 3rdQ - 2 Hour Early Release -11:40am
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March 30-April 3
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Spring Break
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April 6
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Teacher Workday - Student Holiday
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April 10
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School Planning Day - Student Holiday
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