The Fairfax Alliance for Appropriate Public Education (FAAPE) is a coalition of parents, educators and community members who advocate for improved outcomes for students with disabi...voir plusThe Fairfax Alliance for Appropriate Public Education (FAAPE) is a coalition of parents, educators and community members who advocate for improved outcomes for students with disabilities in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).
The mission of FAAPE is to advocate for effective special education polices, programs and services in FCPS to help ensure students with disabilities a foundation for long-term success as workers, citizens and members of society.
FAAPE believes that every child with a disability deserves the right to a quality education that prepares him or her for further education, meaningful employment, independent living and full participation in their community. FAAPE promotes the parent-school partnership necessary to protect the rights of children with disabilities, encourage continual improvement in special education services and result in more positive individual student outcomes.voir moins