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 […]
All About Best Buddies at SEPTA’s March Meeting
Arlington Special Education PTA (SEPTA) Monthly Meeting Thursday, March 14, 2024 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Syphax Education Center2110 Washington Blvd., Room 454Or by Zoom RSVP: https://forms.gle/VaFnLcRNaF2pR8147 Following PTA business we will be joined by Molly Whelan, State Director and Veah Velasco, Program Supervisor, with Best Buddies. Best Buddies is a popular and successful program in many of Arlington’s middle and high […]
Join Us for a February Sip & Schmooze!
Arlington SEPTA Sip & SchmoozeThursday, February 29th6:00 – 8:00 pm RSVP: https://forms.gle/BFbUsYjdpDH5GEQy7 Join the Arlington SEPTA board for a casual mid-year gathering to chat and connect with other SEPTA members, parents, and teachers. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Location will be provided upon receiving your RSVP.Please RSVP by February 26th so we have a proper […]
Transitions Planning with Arc of NOVA at SEPTA February Meeting
Arlington Special Education PTA (SEPTA) Monthly Meeting Successful Transitions Planning with the Arc of NOVAThursday, February 15th7:30 to 9:00 pmSyphax Education Center2110 Washington Boulevard, Room 454Or via ZoomRSVP: https://forms.gle/MJBYMVjB7ShtENhC6 Join Arlington SEPTA for our February meeting focusing on your student’s future beyond high school. Following PTA business the Arc of Northern Virginia’s Diane Monnig will lead […]
Get Ready for Summer at SEPTA’s Summer Camp & Activities Fair
The Summer Camp and Activities Fair will feature vendors from the VA/MD/DC area who provide summer camps, inclusion & adapted activities, therapies, groups, and special events.Refreshments and activities will be available for the kids. Vendors can register at: https://forms.office.com/r/4kiZF2eUSq Note: This event is intended for informational purposes only. Vendor participation at the event does not constitute or […]
Help us clear our 2023 Amazon Mini Grant Wishlist!
As you complete your holiday shopping or consider making year-end donations please take a moment to check-out Arlington SEPTA’s Amazon Wishlist for teacher requested classroom tools. This year our Mini Grant Committee received applications totaling over $20,000, but only had $8,500 in the budget to distribute. Therefore we are reaching out to the community to […]
Special Olympics Virginia Join SEPTA’s December Meeting
Arlington SEPTA Monthly Meeting Thursday, December 14, 20237:30 – 9:00 p.m.Syphax Education Center2110 Washington Blvd., Room 454Or by Zoom RSVP: https://forms.gle/QUTXLiLKi5cuwyzb6 Join Arlington Special Education PTA for our December meeting to discuss the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools program. Following PTA business we will be joined by Veronica Jennings, Assistant VP, Local Program Services of Special […]
