(Updated Nov. 1, 2025) What Happened: The Virginia Board of Education (VDOE) recently voted to approve new higher “cut scores” for its end-of-year Standards of Learning Assessments, or “SOLs.” This means students in Virginia’s public schools, including APS, will soon have to achieve higher scores to achieve a passing score on an SOL assessment and be deemed “proficient.” You […]
Action Alert: Advocate Now for the Office of Special Education and OSERS
Last week the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) within the Department of Education was in effect extinguished with sweeping layoffs. This move is a threat to our students with disabilities and their futures. We will update this page below with information and resources on what happened, why it matters and WHAT YOU […]
2025 School Board Candidates Respond to SEPTA Questionnaire
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. For more information on voting in […]
Get Ready for SEPTA’s Phantom Ball – the Best Non-Event of the Year!!
Keep that tux in the back of the closet and leave those heels in their box because it’s time to buy a ticket to the most spooktacular event of the season… Arlington SEPTA’s 12th Annual Phantom Ball What is a Phantom Ball? It’s an event that never takes place, a no-frills fundraiser! It’s your chance […]
Attn APS Teachers and Staff! Applications for Mini-Grants Open Sept. 12
Calling all APS teachers and staff! Apply for a SEPTA Mini-Grant and fund a creative endeavor that will enhance the education of students receiving special education services. Your successful project could be a model for other staff members, and positively impact student learning! Arlington SEPTA Mini-Grants award up to $500 to support any APS teacher […]
Submit Questions for the Superintendent Chat by September 28th
2025 Superintendent Team ChatTuesday, October 7, 20257:00 – 9:00 pmIn-Person at Syphax Education Center, Rm 454Virtual available via ZoomRSVP: https://forms.gle/k85v1vU8nkeAEse36 Submit Questions for Arlington SEPTA’s Superintendent Team Chat by Sunday, September 28th at midnight. To submit questions go to https://forms.gle/kDYdHjaVtZynfLvP8 Each year, Arlington SEPTA hosts a “Super Chat” with the current APS Superintendent and Office […]
SEPTA Seeking Feedback on the Impact of a Possible Loss of IDEA Funding
On August 29th, Dr. Duran sent the message below to the APS community. SEPTA would like to hear from you. Please use our Community Feedback Form (https://www.arlingtonsepta.org/community-feedback/) to tell us about the impact of any possible loss of IDEA or other funding to families of students with disabilities. To help you understand how APS allocates the budget affected please refer […]
Time to Join or Renew Your SEPTA Membership!
Back to school means it’s time to join or renew your Arlington SEPTA membership! Join or renew today to help us continue to empower, educate, and connect families of students with disabilities, teachers, staff and community allies! Your $15 Individual Membership or $30 Family Membership supports the operations of Arlington SEPTA including mini-grants for teachers […]
Welcome to the 2025-26 School Year!
For updated information on meetings please visit: https://www.arlingtonsepta.org/events/monthly-meetings/
Join us for the Annual Family Picnic on June 8th!
Annual Arlington SEPTA Family PicnicSunday, June 8th, 20251:15 to 5:00 pmWalter Reed Community Center2909 16 Street South, Arlington Please RSVP so we have an accurate head count for the food: https://forms.gle/xvHZbnrACTCwXhMz7 Join friends old and new as we close another year and look ahead to the next. SEPTA will provide hot dogs, chips, fruit, beverages […]
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