Advanced Academic Programs News

Tara Harvan, Louise Archer’s Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, will be hosting virtual information sessions about the levels of service available through FCPS Advanced Academic Programs, and information regarding the Screening and Referral Process for Level IV services.

The format for these sessions is intended to allow parents the opportunity to ask questions after viewing the narrated presentation in advance.

• AAP Overview Video | La sinopsis de los servicios del Programa Académico Avanzado
• AAP Screening and Identification Video | Evaluación e identificación para los servicios AAP Nivel IV (a tiempo completo)

Save the dates:

Thurs, Sept. 23- Parent Information Session @ 11:30 via Zoom

Topic: Advanced Academics Continuum of Services

Please complete this Google Form by Wednesday, Sept 22 at noon to receive the Zoom link

Tues, Oct. 19- Parent Information Session @ 12PM via Zoom

Topic: Level IV Referrals/Screening Process

Please complete this Google Form by Monday, Oct 18 at noon to receive the Zoom link

Thurs, Oct 7  -AAP Level IV Referral Form for new FCPS students in grades 3-6 (enrolled after January 2021) due October 7, 2021 to AART, Tara Harvan, at @email. 

Wed, Dec 15 - Due date for AAP Level IV Referral Forms (gr 2-6) for the 2022-2023 school year.  Referral forms and optional materials from parents are due to Mrs. Harvan.

If you have questions about AAP services or screening, please contact Mrs. Harvan at @email

Fairfax County Public Schools offers a continuum of advanced academic services for students K-12 that builds upon students' individual strengths and skills and maximizes academic potential for all learners.

Our 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. Ongoing observation and assessment ensures that student needs are being met.