Advanced Academic Program (AAP)

Fairfax County offers a continuum of advanced academic programs (AAP) for students K-12 that builds upon students' individual strengths and skills and maximizes the academic potential for all learners. The continuum of services supports the two main goals of the Advanced Academic Programs office: talent development and differentiation to meet the needs of the advanced learner.

Advanced Academic services are implemented using a school-based model in the following ways:

Tier 1 Access to Rigor:  

Students have opportunities to think critically, reason, and problem-solve during Tier 1 instruction (instruction for all students) in their classrooms.  Learn more about creative and critical thinking strategies  here .

Subject Specific Services: 

Grades K-6 – Identified students receive AAP curriculum lessons in the general education setting in their area of academic strength.

Part Time Services:  

Grades 3-6 – Identified students receive AAP curriculum lessons in more than one academic content area. The Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART) leads these lessons. Programming has increased depth and complexity in several content areas.

Full-Time Services: 

Grades 3-8 – Identified students receive AAP curriculum lessons full-time. Programming has increased depth, complexity, and pace in all academic content areas.

Our Olde Creek Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART) collaborates with the school staff to determine the appropriate level of advanced academic services. Parents may refer their child for advanced academic services or get additional information on the screening process or advanced academic opportunities at Olde Creek by contacting the AART. Ongoing observation and assessment ensures that student needs are being met.

Our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher (AART)

For any questions about the Advanced Academics Program (AAP) program at Olde Creek, please contact our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher.