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 […]
Time to Join or Renew Your Membership for the 2026-27 School Year!
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 2026-27 School Year
Please mark your calendar with Arlington SEPTA Meeting Dates for the new School Year. September 10, 2026, 7:00-8:30pm Monthly Meeting October 28, 2026, 7:00-9:00 pmAnnual Superintendent Chat November 12, 2026 7:00-8:30pmMonthly Meeting January 14, 2027 7:00-8:30pmMonthly Meeting February 20, 2027SEPTA Summer Activities Fair March 11, 2027 7:00-8:30pmMonthly Meeting April 08, 2027 7:00-8:30 pmMonthly Meeting May […]
Get Ready for Summer at SEPTA’s 2026 Activity Fair Feb 7th
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. […]
Start the New Year with Taco Thursday and Support SEPTA!
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 […]
Arlington SEPTA Seeks Family Feedback on Access to Advanced Courses and Foreign Language
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 […]
Celebrate Election Day with Pupatella and Support Arlington SEPTA!
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 […]
Changes to Virginia SOL “cut scores” and opportunity for stakeholder input
(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 […]
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 […]
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