Each year Arlington SEPTA asks each School Board candidate questions relating to special education and shares their unedited answers for your information. Arlington SEPTA is a non-partisan organization and does not endorse specific candidates. Instead we provide this information for our community so each individual can make an informed decision. This year there are two seats […]
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 […]
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 […]
Congratulations to the 2023-24 Award for Excellence Nominees
As we all know, inclusion is a complex, multi-tiered process of support, and requires creative, thoughtful & purposeful work. Please help us celebrate and congratulate all the wonderful nominees who are champions for change & have been nominated for their exceptional work with students of all abilities within Arlington Public Schools. Nannini Award- Outstanding Student […]
School Board Candidates Respond to SEPTA Questionnaire
To select two candidates for Arlington School Board who will receive the Democratic endorsement in 2024, Arlington Dems is conducting a vote by Caucus from May 5th to May 11th; online voting via ElectionBuddy is from April 20th to May 11th. For more information contact VADEMS Arlington. Please note that Arlington SEPTA is a non-partisan organization and does not […]
Submit Questions for SEPTA’s 2023 Annual Superintendent Team Chat
2023 Superintendent Team ChatWednesday, October 18, 20236:30 – 7:00 p.m. – PTA Business7:00 – 8:30 p.m – Super Team ChatSyphax Education Center2110 Washington Blvd, Room 454And Online Via ZoomRSVP Here Submit Questions for Arlington SEPTA’s Superintendent Team Chat by October 11th at midnight. To submit questions go to https://arlingtonsepta.org/superintendents-chat/or email them to president@arlingtonsepta.org Each year, […]
Some Calendar Pizzazz
We hope your student’s first few days of school were excellent. Thank you to all the educators, administrators, and APS staff- sending vibes and energy as you continue to work both behind the scenes and on the scenes. Here is the 2023-24 monthly SEPTA meeting calendar for your convenience. The annual Summer Resources Fair is […]
SEPTA June 11th Picnic – please RSVP by 6/8
We’re looking forward to capping off another successful school year & kicking off a much deserved, restful summer ahead. This year at our annual family picnic, we will have a special four-legged friend/guest appearance. Reggie, the Therapy Dog (with our very own APS W-L High School student owner/handler), will be gracing us all with his […]
Let’s Give A Huge Congratulations to Our Award Winners
Thank you APS and SEPTA for an incredible evening. A big congratulations to our amazing teachers, staff, administrators, students, and volunteers who poured every ounce of heart and soul into their jobs and were awarded the SEPTA 2023 Excellence Awards. Huge congratulations to the following award winners and all of the nominees. Exceptional Ally Award […]
