Advocacy: YOUR VOICE IN FCPS
CRS parents and PTA representatives participate in FCPS and county-wide groups to stay informed, share our community's perspective and bring important updates back to you.
① FCPS FAMILY VISION GROUP
The FCPS Family Vision Group brings parent representatives from schools across FCPS together with district leadership to share feedback, raise concerns and discuss priorities affecting students and families. Learn more about the FCPS Family Vision Group
For the 26-27 school year, CRS is represented by parents Chaya Baliga and Mary Beth Colavito.
LATEST UPDATE · SEPTEMBER 2026
Read the full September meeting notes
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Reading by Third Grade is a key FCPS priority this year.
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FCPS is moving to Math textbooks and workbooks.
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Families identified behavior and discipline, safety, AI use, data privacy and AI transparency as priorities for future discussions.
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New initiatives highlighted include bus IDs and a water safety program.
② EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY REVIEW COMMITTEE (ETRC)
The FCPS Educational Technology Review Committee (ETRC) brings together families, educators, students and FCPS leaders to help guide how technology is used across FCPS, including student devices, AI, digital literacy, data privacy and online safety.
CRS parents Nehal Jain and David Sheeren represent our community on the ETRC.
LATEST UPDATE · SUMMER 2026
Recent discussions have focused on student device use, take-home device options, digital literacy and AI guidance across FCPS. READ THE LATEST ETRC MOTIONS
③ FAIRFAX COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION PTA (SEPTA)
The Fairfax County Special Education PTA (SEPTA) supports and advocates for students with disabilities and their families across Fairfax County. SEPTA connects families with resources, education, support and opportunities to have a voice on special education issues.
④ FAIRFAX COUNTY COUNCIL OF PTAs
Through the Fairfax County Council of PTAs (FCCPTA), Churchill Road connects with PTAs across Fairfax County to stay informed about issues affecting our schools and bring CRS community priorities into broader county conversations.
⑤ FAIRFAX COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
The Fairfax County School Board sets policies and makes decisions that affect FCPS schools, including priorities around funding, staffing, class sizes and access to high-quality education.
Churchill Road is part of the Dranesville District.
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ADVOCACY BEYOND FCPS
Our advocacy doesn't stop at the School Board. CRS PTA also stays connected to issues at the county and state level that may impact our students, teachers and schools.
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