In order to remain a PTA in good standing with Virginia PTA we must renew our bylaws every 5 years. Our last bylaws (viewable here) were filed in 2016, thus Arlington SEPTA is required to file new bylaws this year. The draft bylaws, viewable here, have been reviewed and approved by a bylaw committee and […]
February Meeting: Social Connection in the Age of COVID
Thursday, February 11, 20217:00 – 8:30 p.m.Online via Zoom Webinar RSVP: https://forms.gle/zMvAPcdESqnLf6986 Following is the agenda for this February 2021 Meeting: Minutes from December meeting will be presented for approval (View Minutes Here) Officer and Chair Reports (20 minutes)** Treasurer’s Report (View Budget Here) Bylaw Renewal (View Bylaw Draft here) Presentation about Social Connection in the […]
SEPTA’s Annual Superintendent Chat
2020 Superintendent’s ChatWednesday, December 9th6:30 – 8:00 p.mOnline Via Zoom Webinar Each year, Arlington SEPTA hosts a “Super Chat” with the current APS Superintendent to discuss topics relevant to the needs of students receiving special education in APS. Questions are submitted by SEPTA members, compiled by SEPTA’s board and submitted to the Superintendent and Office […]
Arlington SEPTA November Meeting
Join Arlington SEPTA for our November Meeting. Internet Safety During Distance Learningwith Marita Rodriguez from National Center for Missing and Exploited ChildrenThursday, November 12, 20207:00 – 8:30 p.m. (7-7:30 p.m. will be for Updates and PTA business)Online via Zoom WebinarRegister and Submit Questions: https://tinyurl.com/SEPTA-Nov2020 Following is the agenda for this November 2020 Meeting: Minutes from September meeting will be presented for approval (View […]
Phase 1 Feedback & New Feedback Form on SEPTA Website
Tell us about Phase 1 As many of you know Phase 1 Return-to-School began yesterday and Arlington Special Education PTA would love to hear how it is going! If you have a student in Phase 1 or are a teacher/aide for Phase 1 students, please feel free to share any insights you have. https://www.arlingtonsepta.org/community-feedback/ Permanent Feedback […]
Celebrate the 2020 Arlington SEPTA Excellence Award Winners and Nominees!
We are thrilled to announce the extraordinary group of educators, volunteers and students who were awarded Arlington SEPTA’s 2020 Excellence Awards! Join us in congratulating the winners and ALL amazing nominees by using #ArlingtonSEPTAawards on social media throughout the week. Exceptional Ally Award • Outstanding Student AllyElla Robertson, Yorktown High School Howie Award • Outstanding VolunteerJorge Lemus and Hope Lacaria, Nando’s […]
Virtual Learning Back-to-School Survey Results
First we want to thank all of you who participated in the Virtual Learning Back-to-School survey and many others that continue to support our community of learners, caregivers and educators! You can find here the memo that SEPTA leadership sent to APS and others regarding the results of this survey. We understand this is a […]
Arlington SEPTA September Meeting – Updated
Join Arlington SEPTA for our first meeting of the school year. Following is the agenda for this September 2020 Meeting: Minutes from June meeting will be presented for approval (View Minutes Here) Treasurer’s Report (10 minutes) (View Budget Here)(View Audit Here) Officer’s Reports (20 minutes) Presentation by ADHD and Executive Function Coach Heather McKinzey: Supporting […]
UPDATE: Special Education Town Hall
Thank you to many of you for joining us on August 19th for our first Special Education Town Hall! And thank you to Superintendent Durán and the Office of Special Education for joining us to answer many difficult questions and keeping open lines of communication with us so that together we can make the best […]
Arlington SEPTA Hosts Special Education Town Hall
The response to this event has far exceeded our expectations (and our Zoom participant limit). If you are unable to access the zoom meeting directly, you can watch it live streamed (or anytime thereafter) on our YouTube channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDI8aki7PWfn8aHxShqlhRw Special Education Town Hall with Superintendent Dr. Francisco Durán,Dr. Kelly Krug (Director of Special Education – Elementary) andHeather […]