Advanced Academic Programs - Level IV (full-time) Referrals due December 15, 2022

Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for full-time advanced academic programs (level IV AAP services) may submit the AAP Level IV Referral Form to the school no later than December 15. Forms can be dropped off at the local school or emailed to the Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART), Ashley Raymond @email.

AAP Program Information

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 the academic potential of all learners. You may view our fall newsletter HERE.

Our Willow Springs Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART) Ashley Raymond @ @emailcollaborates with school staff to determine the appropriate level of advanced academic services. Parents may refer their child for advanced academic services, get additional information on the screening process, and learn about advanced academic opportunities at Willow Springs. Ongoing observation and assessment ensure that student needs are being met.

Screening and Identification for Full-Time (Level IV) AAP Services for Identified Students in Grades 2-6 can be found HERE.

Access to Rigor, Critical, and Creative Thinking Lessons, Grades K-6 (Level 1)

The first level is provided to all students in kindergarten through grade six and consists of model lessons that are designed to teach critical and creative thinking skills. The lessons are modeled in all classrooms by the Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART) and the thinking strategies are then used throughout the year by the classroom and other teachers who work with students. Classroom teachers also provide opportunities to use materials from the AAP Curriculum Framework a minimum of once per quarter. Student responses to these lessons are used as part of the identification process for Levels II-IV. Parents may also practice these strategies during family conversations and activities.

Subject Specific Advanced Differentiation, Grades K-6 (Level ll)

The AART collaborates with classroom teachers to provide additional challenges through lessons and resources that extend and enrich the Program of Studies. Screening for this level of service is ongoing throughout the school year.

Part-Time Services, Grades 3-6 (Level III)

Students identified by a local school screening committee for Level III part-time advanced academic services are challenged through models and strategies designed to extend and enrich the Program of Studies in the four core subject areas. Screening for this level of service is ongoing throughout the school year.

Full-Time Services, Grades 3-8 (Level IV)

Students found eligible for placement in full-time Level IV Advanced Academic Programs through a central selection process receive a highly challenging instructional program in the four core subject areas.

Screening for this level of service occurs in the fall for students in grades three to six who enrolled in FCPS between January - October 2022. If you are new to FCPS and would like your child to be screened for full-time Level IV AAP services, please submit a referral form to Ashley Raymond at @email no later than Saturday, October 15. 

Current FCPS Students: Parents/Guardians submit a referral form to the Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART), Ashley Raymond, [email protected] between the first day of school and December 15 to request spring screening for the 2023-24 school year.

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Willow Springs participates in the Young Scholars Program. Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) created the Young Scholars Model to increase the representation of diverse students in K-12 Advanced Academic Programs. In this model school, staff and families work together to:

• Find and nurture gifted potential
• Support academic mindsets and habits
• Prepare students for more challenging and rigorous courses