BUSINESS IN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS
BIE Partners
BIE Advisory Committee
Community Partnership Awards
What is a Business in Education (BIE) Partnership?
BIE Partners are committed to helping students become competent, creative and constructive citizens. BIE partners share their knowledge and talents with students and our schools in the following ways:
Providing real-world learning experiences
Preparing students for the workforce through internships, mentorships and career education
Supporting teachers and staff members
Donating professional services and goods to augment school experiences
Sponsoring school affiliated organizations and clubs/teams/events
Serving as school volunteers
Offering volunteer opportunities for students
Assisting school staff in the review of instructional programs to ensure relevant instruction
Assisting and advising in the development and approval of the Annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Plan and programs
The BIE Partnership Directory includes recognition of these individual partnerships and how they support FCCPS students and staff. Please show your appreciation for these businesses and their commitment to our schools:
Shop there. Eat there. Recommend them. Thank them!
How can your business or organization get involved with FCCPS?
Donate money, food and supplies to support Parent Teacher Associations and School Affiliated Organizations
Host "Dining Out" fundraisers for Band, Chorus and Athletic Booster programs
Sponsor Falls Church Education Foundation events and the All Night Grad Celebration
Collect holiday gifts and provide meals for low income families
Share career experience and advice to help students imagine what comes after high school
Host students for internships and on-the-job training
Provide expertise and sweat equity for outdoor classroom projects
Mentor students participating in GIVE Day, Robotics, STEAM events, and International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Year Programs
Serve as a site location for a field trips
Educate students in specific subjects by being a guest speaker
Serve as a guest judge for science fairs, cooking competitions and service exhibitions
How can partnering with FCCPS benefit your business or organization?
With over 2600 students, 500 staff members and 5000 parents in the community, a partnership with FCCPS will reach a huge audience and make a big impact
Students, staff, athletic and club team members regularly perform community service at local non-profit and community organizations
Students frequently collect donations of food, warm clothing, blankets, sports equipment and books throughout the community to support these organizations
Recruit students for internships and part-time jobs
Have an event planned and would like a student group to perform? Members of the chorus, band, theater, cheer team and other performing arts clubs can share their talents at community events
Promote your business with sponsorship signage at sporting and school events, donate swag to teams and staff members, and host school events at your location
Partners receive major shout outs on FCCPS social media and in the daily Morning Announcements emails that are sent to over 6000 people
To learn more about becoming a BIE Partner, please contact:
Regan Davis
FCCPS Community Outreach Coordinator
davisr@fccps.org
571-545-2395
X/Twitter: @BIEPartnership
Instagram/Facebook: fccpsbiepartnership