Arlington’s Special Education PTA (SEPTA) has received multiple reports about facility accessibility issues at various schools in a range of key areas like entrances, restrooms, parking, playgrounds, elevators, and emergency plans. We would like to get a better idea about the breadth of these issues in order to share these concerns with APS before the […]
Press Release: Opposition to HB 1461
Superintendent’s Chat- Details
Call for Questions for Arlington SEPTA’s Superintendent Chat before October 19th To submit questions go to:https://arlingtonsepta.org/superintendents-chat/ or email them to:president@arlingtonsepta.org Superintendent’s Chat October 26, 2022 Syphax Education Center and via Zoom 2110 Washington Blvd (free parking, accessible building) Refreshments, Welcome and PTA Business at 6:30 p.m. Super Chat at 7:00 p.m. SEPTA will live stream […]
Now through October 26, the state will hear public comments on the proposed Model Policies – and we need your help.
As you may have heard, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released proposed guidelines and model policies regarding the treatment of transgender students in Virginia Public Schools, called “2022 Model Policies on the Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for All Students and Parents in Virginia’s Public Schools” (2022 Model Policies). The 2022 Model Policies are a […]
Calling All Teachers – SEPTA’s Mini-Grants
Arlington SEPTA is awarding educator mini-grants of up to $500 to worthy projects that “positively” influence and enhance student learning. Applications currently being accepted thru October 4th. Please share! To apply: https://www.arlingtonsepta.org/mini-grants/ Questions? minigrants@arlingtonsepta.org
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 […]
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 […]
