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 […]
SEPTA Special Giveaway-Teachers and Specialists
Wanna be surrounded with a caring community of support? Want access to a plethora of resources? Wanna have a positive impact beyond the classroom or therapy environment? Interested in great programming such as our past program from Dr. Paula Kluth to our upcoming guest speakers on Inclusive Learning 365 and many more perks? Throw your […]
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
April Meeting- The Healthy Use of Technology
Thursday, April 12, 2018 7:00-8:00pm Let us know you are coming! (We want to have plenty of cookies!) Please note – the location for this meeting is the Gunston Middle School Theater. Click here to RSVP
Getting Past Procrastination
Getting Past Procrastination: How to Get Your Kid(s) Organized, Focused, and Motivated (Without Being the “Bad Guy”) Monday, October 16, 2017: 7pm to 8:30pm Presenter: Ann Dolin, Educational Connections Kenmore Middle School, 200 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington, VA 22204 In response to an overwhelming level of interest and enthusiastic parent feedback last year, we are […]
Food Allergy Awareness Week Resources
Food Allergy Awareness Week is May 14-20 this year. You may find the information at these links to be helpful in educating your communities about this important concern: Food Allergy Research & Education Website Food Allergy Awareness Resources, including posters and handouts Please spread the word!
Arlington Educators: Apply by June 8 for a SEPTA Grant to Attend SWIFT Institute!
A message from SEPTA President, Katherine Harris: Wow, Arlington really lucked out: the U.S. Department of Education-sponsored national technical assistance center on inclusive education — SWIFT — happens to be holding its annual National Professional Learning Institute this year right here in Arlington at the Crystal City Gateway Marriott on July 21-22! To encourage Arlington educators (teachers, therapists, principals, etc.) to participate […]
Teacher Appreciation week is here!
SEPTA is pleased to join school-based PTAs around the county to thank our teachers for all that they do. The Virginia state PTA is partnering with the Virginia Lottery to support their “Thank a Teacher” campaign. Sending an electronic thank you note is easy. Simply visit www.valottery.com/thankateacher Teachers who receive these electronic thank you notes can enter for […]
Arlington School Board Candidates Respond to SEPTA Questionnaire
A message from SEPTA President, Katherine Harris (note that there’s a School Board candidate forum TONIGHT at 7:15 pm – see below for details!): As promised, here are the responses from each candidate for Arlington School Board to our candidate questionnaire. I’ve listed the responses from the candidates below in the order they were submitted: […]
Do you know VSA?
I was delighted to attend the VSA annual conference this August – An Intersection of the Arts and Special Education. Sessions included presentations on practical approaches to teaching music, art and dance to a diverse community. There were presentations on the Universal Design for Learning as well as discussions of research and technology that inform […]
