Student Services & Equity

The Chance for Change Academy is a temporary placement that equips students with the tools to manage their behavior and identify necessary resources needed to improve their academic achievement.

Student success begins with positive school attendance and so a shared goal is for each student to be present at school every day of classes.

Bullying, harassment and intimidation are not tolerated in ACPS. The ACPS Department of Student Services, Alternative Programs and Equity supports programs and staff that promote healthy, caring, and responsible behaviors among students.

ACPS health care professionals are available during the entire school day to respond to the health care needs of students.

Homebound Instruction is available for students who are confined at home or in a health care facility for periods that would prevent normal school attendance. Need is based upon certification by a licensed physician or clinical psychologist. 

• Virginia Homebound Guidelines (docx)

• Homebound Instruction Medical Certification of Need (PDF)

• Request for Instructional Services Form (PDF)

Contact Information:
Faiza Jackson, LICSW
Director of School Social Work
703-619-8156
faiza.jackson@acps.k12.va.us

For homebound and home-based instruction for students with disabilities, contact:
Lora D’Adamo
Assistant Director of Special Education
703-619-8254
lora.dadamo@acps.k12.va.us

The ACPS Homeless Education Liaison Program (HELP) is committed to the academic success of our students who are experiencing homelessness.

PBIS provides systems for schools to design, implement, and evaluate effective school-wide, classroom, non-classroom, and student-specific discipline plans.

Section 504 ensures that eligible students with a disability have equal access to educational opportunities and related school programs and activities, just as their non-disabled peers.

The ACPS school counseling program provides a comprehensive and developmental counseling program that addresses the academic, career, and social-emotional development of all students.

School psychologists work to find the best solution for each student and situation; they use different strategies to address student needs and to improve school and district-wide support systems.

School social workers promote student wellbeing and the successful completion of school. They continue to serve as the vital link between home, school, and community, and provide consultation and education, direct services to students and families, case management with interagency involvement, and attendance interventions.

The Department of Student Services & Equity supports substance abuse prevention and early intervention programs that vary according to individual needs.