Calling all APS teachers and staff! Apply for a SEPTA Mini-Grant and fund a creative endeavor that will enhance the education of students receiving special education services. Your successful project could be a model for other staff members, and positively impact student learning! Arlington SEPTA Mini-Grants award up to $500 to support any APS teacher […]
Arlington SEPTA Seeks Family/Student Feedback on APS Personal Device Rules
** SEPTA Personal Device Survey: https://forms.gle/ceMyhTNoWo5YX9Xy6 **** Encuesta de SEPTA sobre dispositivos personales: https://forms.gle/DwMj2dXuXbVxxgc9A ** Arlington Special Education PTA (SEPTA) would like to hear from families of students with disabilities on their experience with the new APS personal device rules restricting students’ use of cell phones and smart watches. This survey is administered by SEPTA, not by APS. SEPTA will use […]
Mark Your Calendars for SEPTA’s 2024/25 Meetings and Events
Please mark your calendars for this year’s SEPTA meetings and events. September Monthly MeetingSeptember 26, 2024, 7:00-8:30pm Superintendent ChatOctober 23, 2024, 7:00-8:30 pm November Monthly MeetingNovember 21, 2024 7:00-8:30pm January Monthly MeetingJanuary 23, 2025 7:00-8:30pm SEPTA Summer Activities FairFebruary 01, 2025, 12:30-2:30 pm March Monthly MeetingMarch 19, 2025 7:00-8:30pm April Monthly MeetingApril 23, 2025 7:00-8:30pm […]
FAQ for New Personal Electronic Device Policy and Students with Disabilities
APS is changing its rules on personal electronic devices. We have created a Q&A with the information that parents and caregivers of students with disabilities need to know. New Personal Device Rules in APS A Q&A from Arlington SEPTA What are the new developments on personal devices in schools? On August 15, 2024, the Superintendent […]
SEPTA Letter Regarding APS Personal Device Policy
On July 18th SEPTA’s Co-Presidents and Advocacy Committee sent the letter below to Dr. Duran and the School Board regarding APS’s new restrictions on students’ personal device use in schools. Re: New Restrictions on Students’ Personal Device Use Dear School Board Members and Dr. Durán: We are writing on behalf of the Arlington Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA) regarding Arlington Public Schools’ plan to adopt new […]
2024/2025 SEPTA Executive Board
Hello families! Hope you are enjoying your summer. Thank you for your continued support and thank you to the new and returning officers for volunteering your time to our SEPTA community. We are waist deep in preparations for another fantastic year. As always, please let us know how we can help you.Below is the Arlington […]
Congratulations to the 2024 Excellence Awards Winners and Many Thanks!
A round of applause to all the nominees and winners of the Arlington SEPTA Awards for Excellence in Special Education!!! We are so grateful for such an incredible group of educators, staff, administrators, programs, volunteers, and students. Congratulations to the 2024 winners: Isabella G. Nannini Award for Outstanding Student AdvocateNoah Johnson, Kenmore Middle School Exceptional […]
Behavioral Intervention Services (BIS)
SEPTA is very concerned to learn that Arlington County plans to eliminate its children’s Behavioral Intervention Services (BIS) program in the FY 2025 proposed budget. BIS provides critical support for children who are experiencing challenging behaviors at home, in school, or in the community. BIS makes recommendations to parents/guardians and teachers on how to better support the child’s needs […]
Letter from SEPTA Opposing the Elimination of Behavior Intervention Services
Following is a letter sent from Arlington SEPTA opposing Arlington County’s plan to eliminate the Behavioral Intervention Services (BIS) Program. BIS is a critical program in Arlington County and eliminating it would have a profoundly negative impact on students with disabilities. HERE ARE SOME THINGS YOU CAN DO TO TAKE ACTION BEFORE APRIL 2 COUNTY […]
Shop ‘Til You Drop for Arlington SEPTA
Arlington SEPTA Shopping Night Fundraiser Wednesday, March 20th6:00 – 8:00 pm. Scout & Molly’s BoutiqueMosaic District2920 District Ave. #135 Fairfax, VA RSVP: https://forms.gle/hgxT1qSayhP9bG8T7 Join Arlington Special Education PTA (SEPTA) for an evening of fun, friends, and shopping for a cause. Spruce up your spring wardrobe and Scout & Molly’s Boutique will give 20% of sales to […]
