Fairfax County Adult Education
The Fairfax County Public Schools Office of Adult and Community Education serves more than 61,000 individuals in 229 facilities annually. Classes, Etc. lists available adult and community education courses. The course booklet is issued three times annually to cover three terms, September-December, January-April, and May-August.

Fairfax County (VA) Council of PTAs
Visit for the latest PTA News, School Calendars, School Contacts, FCCPTA Newsletters, FCCPTA Forms, Executive Board Meeting Minutes, Budgets and Annual Reports and Links to Other Education Sites.

Fairfax County Economic Development Authority-Education
The Fairfax County Public School System is consistently rated among the best in the nation, with many special academic programs and high test scores and graduation rates.

Fairfax County Public Library Adult Educational Programs
The Fairfax County Public Library System is the largest public library system in Virginia with a total circulation topping 2 million items a year. The Library offers many Adult Educational Programs. All programs are free, but space is limited. To register, call or visit the library two weeks before the program.

Fairfax County Public Schools-Directory of Schools and Centers
For a listing of Elementary, Middle, and High Schools, plus Magnet Schools, Alternative High Schools, Alternative Learning Centers, Special Education Schools and Centers, Administrative Centers, etc., follow this link.

Fairfax County Public Schools-News Releases
Follow this link for Fairfax County Public School News Releases for this week; releases of continuing interest for the last six months and for media tips.

Fairfax County Public Schools-Summer Programs
The summer school booklet is available on the website. The booklet contains information on summer school course offerings including elementary, middle and high school programs along with locations, fees, and registration. Also included in the booklet is information on minicourses, tech-adventure camp, and elementary extended day camps. The booklet is also available at every Fairfax County public school, public library, and other FCPS administrative offices.

Fairfax County School Board
The Fairfax County 12-member School Board is elected to four-year terms that are concurrent with the terms of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, one School Board member from each of nine magisterial (election) districts plus three from the county at large. For the names and email addresses of the current members, follow this link.

Fairfax Education Foundation
The Fairfax Foundation Education is a public/private partnership between the business and private sector community and the public schools of Fairfax County. It is the principal vehicle recognized and supported by the school system for private sector funding of school projects. Created in May of 1983 as a way to combat students' declining achievement in local schools and lack of preparedness to enter the burgeoning technology workforce, the Foundation has one goal-to ensure that the students of Fairfax County are the most technologically-literate in the country.

Fairfax Genealogical Society of Fairfax County, Virginia
Our Society of over 500 members conducts many programs to further our genealogical pursuits, to aid others in our area and elsewhere, and to promote the use of sound genealogical practices. We invite you to find out about our Society and join in our activities.

Genealogical and Historical Resources
in Fairfax County and Surrounding Areas
Follow for genealogica links to Fairfax City, Fairfax County, City of Alexandria, Arlington County, Loudoun County, Prince William County, District of Columbia, Montgomery County and Prince George's County

George Mason University
More than 24,000 students pursue George Mason University's 113 degree programs with an academic emphasis on high technology, public policy, and fine and performing arts.

Private Schools in the Northern Virginia Area
Follow this link for a list of private schools, sorted by city, with city, phone number, tuition, etc.

La Leche League
La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. All breastfeeding mothers and pregnant women interested in breastfeeding are welcome to come to our meetings or call our Leaders for breastfeeding help. We also provide health care professionals with continuing education opportunities and access to the latest research on lactation management. The La Leche League of Virginia: National South District covers groups in Alexandria, Burke, Dale City, Lake Ridge, Mount Vernon and Springfield. Follow this link for meeting information.

National Association of Independent Schools, The
The National Association of Independent Schools, governed by a board of trustees and staffed by approximately 40 individuals, is a membership organization and the national voice of independent education. It represents nearly 1,200 U.S. independent schools, including day, boarding, and day/boarding schools; elementary and secondary schools; boys', girls', and coeducational schools. NAIS offers a variety of products and services to member schools and associations.

Northern Virginia Community College
Northern Virginia Community College is an open access, comprehensive community college offering two-year associate degrees, one-year certificates, and career studies certificates as well as continuing education and community services programs. NVCC, as one of the 23 colleges comprising the Virginia Community College System, is governed by the Virginia State Board for Community Colleges.

University of Virginia Darden School of Business
The school develops professionals who lead, create, and transform organizations. Darden's faculty has chosen six business issues that strongly impact business today, including innovation and entrepreneurship, e-business, sustainability, the extended enterprise, post-merger integration, and diverse leadership teams. Faculty-led teams work with students, corporate leaders, and government, community, and public policy organizations to address these challenges around the globe. research and management education programs for area executives.

University of Virginia/Virginia Tech Graduate Center
More than 8,000 students; degree programs in education, engineering and urban planning. Courses and certificate programs are available in the fields of business, information technology, healthcare, education and publishing/communications.

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