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Learn more about the APS Early Childhood Working Group at SEPTA’s March Meeting

20 Feb By SEPTA Admin Leave a Comment

SEPTA Monthly MeetingThursday, March 5, 20267:00-8:30 PMSyphax Education Center2110 Washington Blvd.Or via Zoom RSVP:https://forms.gle/MCuswvWPUroaQp6YA Following PTA business Cameron Childs, APS Early Childhood Specialist, will join us to discuss the progress of the APS Early Childhood Working Group. Beginning In November 2025 the working group set out to evaluate the future of early childhood education in […]

Filed Under: From the Board, Home Page Feature, SEPTA News Tagged With: SEPTA monthly meeting

Get Ready for Summer at SEPTA’s 2026 Activity Fair Feb 7th

6 Jan By SEPTA Admin Leave a Comment

Saturday, February 7, 202612:30 PM –3:30 PM Walter Reed Recreation Center2909 16th Street South, Arlington, VA RSVP Here  Vendors can register here. Each year Arlington Special Education PTA (SEPTA) hosts a FREE Summer Activities Fair open to the Arlington community to help you plan your family’s summer! Come learn about options for summer learning and adventure. […]

Filed Under: From the Board, General Special Needs, Home Page Feature, SEPTA News

Start the New Year with Taco Thursday and Support SEPTA!

6 Jan By SEPTA Admin Leave a Comment

Arlington SEPTA Restaurant NightThursday, January 8th, 11am – 10pmWESTOVER TACO5849b Washington Blvd Dine-in or Takeout How Does It Work? Mention Arlington SEPTA when you order and a portion of the bill will be donated to support SEPTA’s yearlong programming.  In-Person Dining: Visit the restaurant at 5849b Washington Blvd and mention Arlington SEPTA when you place your order. Order […]

Filed Under: From the Board, General Special Needs, Home Page Feature Tagged With: fundraising

Arlington SEPTA Seeks Family Feedback on Access to Advanced Courses and Foreign Language

27 Nov By SEPTA Admin Leave a Comment

Arlington Special Education PTA (SEPTA) would like to hear from families of students with disabilities and their experience accessing advanced courses and foreign languages classes in Arlington Public Schools (APS).  This survey is administered by Arlington SEPTA’s Advocacy Committee, not APS. The SEPTA Advocacy Committee will use the feedback from this survey to better understand […]

Filed Under: Advocacy, From the Board, Home Page Feature, SEPTA News Tagged With: survey

Celebrate Election Day with Pupatella and Support Arlington SEPTA!

30 Oct By SEPTA Admin Leave a Comment

Arlington SEPTA Restaurant Night @ PupatellaTuesday November 4th11:30am-9:00pmPupatella Pizzeria, 5104 Wilson Blvd Whether it is dine in or take out, just mention Arlington SEPTA and 20% of your meal will be donated to support our mini-grants and yearlong programming. How does it work? In-Person Dining: Visit the location at 5104 Wilson Blvd. and mention SEPTA before […]

Filed Under: From the Board Tagged With: fundraising, restaurant night

Changes to Virginia SOL “cut scores” and opportunity for stakeholder input

17 Oct By SEPTA Admin Leave a Comment

(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 […]

Filed Under: Advocacy, From the Board, General Education Tagged With: advocacy, VDOE

Action Alert: Advocate Now for the Office of Special Education and OSERS

15 Oct By SEPTA Admin Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Advocacy, From the Board, General Special Needs, Home Page Feature, National News Tagged With: advocacy

Get Ready for SEPTA’s Phantom Ball – the Best Non-Event of the Year!!

7 Oct By SEPTA Admin Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: From the Board, Home Page Feature, SEPTA News Tagged With: fundraising, phantomball

Attn APS Teachers and Staff! Applications for Mini-Grants Open Sept. 12

11 Sep By SEPTA Admin Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: From the Board, General Special Needs Tagged With: mini-grants

Submit Questions for the Superintendent Chat by September 28th

8 Sep By SEPTA Admin Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Advocacy, From the Board, SEPTA News

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