Join us for a new sensory-friendly hour at the Arlington County Fair on Sat., Aug. 20, 10am-11am! Fair friends can enjoy all the magic of the Fair without loud sounds or music and friendly volunteers will be on hand to assist as needed. Also new this year is a sensory break tent area set up […]
Sensory Friendly Event at Arlington County Fair this August
Join SEPTA’s Board for the 2022-23 school year!
We invite YOU to join the Arlington SEPTA leadership team for the 2022-23 school year and make a positive impact on the APS community next year. Join a team of dedicated, supportive and creative leaders in building a community and providing a voice for families and students with disabilities across Arlington. VP Communications – Lead […]
Congratulations to the Excellence Award Winners
We are thrilled to announce the extraordinary group of educators, volunteers and students who were awarded Arlington SEPTA’s 2022 Excellence Awards! Join us in congratulating the winners and ALL the amazing nominees. Exceptional Ally Award • Outstanding Student AllyGrace Chen, Washington Liberty High School Nannini Award • Outstanding Student AdvocateL.J. Seiff, Swanson Middle School Howie Award • Outstanding VolunteerSusan Scott, […]
SEPTA Needs YOU! Join SEPTA’s Board for the 2022-23 school year
We invite YOU to join the Arlington SEPTA leadership team for the 2022-23 school year and make a positive impact on the APS community next year. Join a team of dedicated, supportive and creative leaders in building a community and providing a voice for families and students with disabilities across Arlington. Elections for the 2022-2023 […]
Congratulations to the 2022 SEPTA Award Nominees
Join us in congratulating this year’s SEPTA Excellence Award Nominees! Winners in each category will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, May 11th at the Washington-Liberty Auditorium. To learn more about the ceremony and the award categories visit: https://www.arlingtonsepta.org/programs/excellence-awards/ And the 2022 Nominees are…. Crawford Award • Outstanding Educator Jill Beadles, Yorktown High School Kelynne Bisbee, […]
Arlington SEPTA April Meeting
Parenting Children with Disabilities and Maintaining Your RelationshipThursday, April 21, 20227:00 – 9:00 p.m.(7-7:30 p.m. will be for PTA business)Online via ZoomRegister and Submit Questions:https://forms.gle/uzXUS3EW8u3LhUkJ8 All SEPTA meetings are open to everyone. Membership is not needed to join the discussion. Following the meeting we will post a link to the recording on our YouTube channel. Join Arlington […]
Updated FAQ: Masking Policy Change and Protections for Students with Disabilities
What are the new developments on masking requirements in APS? On March 1, 2022, APS shifted to a mask-optional policy for students and staff. Why did APS make this change? Virginia enacted a new law, SB 739, that requires schools to allow parents to opt their children out of mask requirements. The CDC guidance on […]
Nominations for SEPTA’s 2022 Excellence Awards Due April 1st
Arlington Special Education PTA (SEPTA) welcomes nominations in recognition of Excellence in Supporting Special Education. Now until April 1st Arlington Special Education PTA (SEPTA) will be taking nominations for excellence in supporting APS special education students. Take time to recognize that exceptional teacher, parent, support staff or student who has gone above and beyond to champion students of all […]
FAQ: Masking Policy Change and Protections for Students with Disabilities
What are the new developments on masking requirements? On February 17, 2022, Arlington Public Schools announced that it will allow parents to opt their children out of universal mask requirements in schools starting March 1, 2022. Why did APS make this change? Virginia passed a new law, SB 739, that requires schools to allow parents […]
