Family Literacy
The Family Literacy program supports residents with limited English skills, building literacy and community connections for students and their families.
The Family Literacy Program is part of the Office for ESOL Services in Fairfax County Public Schools. It is designed to empower and connect English Learner (EL) families to their community and with their children’s school. Adult learners acquire basic English language skills while learning how to understand, participate, and support in their children’s education in Fairfax County Public Schools.
Our Vision
A world where all families are valued and have access and equitable opportunities to engage in and support their children’s education. Our goal is to provide tools that empower families and promote children’s success.
Our Mission
Our mission is to build culturally responsive connections between families and their children’s schools to ensure equitable and engaging partnerships.
Program Eligibility
This program is designed for families who have children in Fairfax County Public Schools. Participants must:
- Live in Fairfax County
- Have a child attending FCPS or one who will attend FCPS
General Program Information
The Family Literacy program is free to families. Classes meet twice a week for two hours.
- Fall classes start in September and end in mid-December, before FCPS’s winter break.
- There are no classes offered in January.
- Spring classes start the first week in February and end at the end of April.
This program is yearlong. Students are expected to attend both the fall and spring classes.
Register
- Email or call the contact at the school where you want to attend classes.
- If there is space, you will be invited to attend a class, either virtually or in-person. Someone from the Family Literacy program will contact you via email or by phone.
Bailey's Lower ES
Ana Molina
[email protected]
571-423-4647
- Virtual
- Tuesday and Thursday
- 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Centre Ridge ES
Mary Pierri
[email protected]
703-227-2600
- In Person
- Tuesday and Thursday
- 10 a.m. to noon
Daniels Run ES
Maria Mateus
[email protected]
703-279-8400
- Virtual
- Monday and Wednesday
- 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Glen Forest ES
Layla Alyacuoby
[email protected]
703-578-8148
Aida Joranko
[email protected]
703-578-8134
- In Person
- Tuesday and Thursday
- 10 a.m. to noon
Graham Road Community Building
Ana Molina
[email protected]
571-423-4647
- In Person
- Wednesday and Friday
- 10 a.m. to noon
Groveton ES
Esperanza Ruiz
[email protected]
703-718-8023
- Virtual
- Monday and Wednesday
- 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Hutchison ES
Maria Michlik
[email protected]
703-925-8329
- In Person
- Tuesday and Thursday
- 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Providence ES
Piedad Dwyer
[email protected]
703-460-4413
- Virtual
- Monday and Wednesday
- 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Woodburn ES
Robyn Fernandez
[email protected]
703-641-8206
- Virtual
- Tuesday and Thursday
- 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Virtual
- Monday and Wednesday
- 6 to 7:30 p.m.
More Information
- Micheline Lavalle , Family Literacy Specialist 571-423-4654
- Natalia Sosa Molina , Family Literacy Program Assistant 571-423-4647