Educator Academy Program
The FCPS Educator Academy Program provides a wide array of professional learning to contracted instructional staff
The FCPS Educator Academy Program provides a wide array of professional learning to contracted instructional staff, enhances knowledge and skills aligned with division priorities, and supports the comprehensive professional development system serving to develop and retain a premier workforce in FCPS. Through coursework, participants gain competencies and work toward professional goals and practices that positively impact student achievement.
The FCPS Educator Academy program is committed to ensuring equity is at the center by:
- Aligning with FCPS’ commitment to dismantle inequitable systems.
- Modeling equitable practices in all programming.
- Driving a shift in mindset about what equity means and how it fits into all of our work.
- Embedding principles of equity within course outcomes, discussions, assignments, and content application.
| Semester | Registration Begins at 5 p.m. | Most Classes Begin | Most Classes End |
|---|---|---|---|
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Summer 2026
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May 19 | June 8 | August 7 |
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Fall 2026
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August 18 | September 8 | January 8 |
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Spring 2027
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December 15 | January 19 | June 5 |
Educator Academy participants receive Academy credit(s) or recertification points upon successful completion.
Academy courses contribute to professional growth and can be used for:
- Virginia teaching licensure renewal
- Salary scale increase
General Information
- What is the Educator Academy?
- How many courses may I take?
- How may I use Academy credits?
Answers to your questions about the academy course program.
Portrait of a Graduate
The tenets of the Portrait of a Graduate student achievement goals are incorporated into our professional development opportunities.
