As the first Special Education PTA in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Arlington SEPTA works hard to meet the needs of children with special needs in our community, along with their hard-working teachers and families.  We’re so grateful for the support of our members and friends who make SEPTA’s events, programming, and advocacy possible.  Now, there are […]

Did you know that Medicaid waivers have helped many families shoulder the cost of providing services and care for their children with disabilities, right here in Northern Virginia?  It’s true!  Would you like to see if a waiver might be available to help you and your family? Come to our next Arlington Special Education PTA […]

For those who couldn’t make the February 2016 monthly SEPTA meeting, we’re pleased to pass along the Board’s minutes. Hope to see you at our next monthly meeting, coming up on March 10 (more to come on that later)! SEPTA MONTHLY MEETING Thursday, February 11th, 2016 Syphax Center, 2110 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA Attendance: Katherine […]

Please join us this Thursday, December 10, for our monthly SEPTA meeting at the Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Boulevard, Rooms 101/103. As part of the Parent Resource Center’s Autism Parent Education Series, Arlington Public Schools specialists will talk with us about the strong connection between executive functioning skills (such as focus, attention, initiation, inhibition, […]

Named after its first recipient, Howard Kallem, SEPTA’s annual Parent Volunteer or “Howie” award is given jointly by SEPTA and the leadership of the Arlington Special Education Advisory Committee (“ASEAC”), to parent volunteers who have shown exceptional commitment to helping Arlington’s children and youth reach their potential. At the November 12 meeting and Superintendent Chat, SEPTA […]

SEPTA’s annual Crawford Award is given to an educator or county services professional who, in his or her professional capacity, has made outstanding achievements that improve the lives of Arlington’s children and youth with special needs. The award is named in honor of the late Eileen K. Crawford, whose 25 years as an educator included work […]

Please join us for our monthly SEPTA meeting and Superintendent Chat this Thursday, November 12 at the Arlington Public Schools Education Center, 1426 N. Quincy Street (note: this is a different location than most monthly SEPTA meetings). After addressing a few quick business matters beginning around 7:10 pm, we’ll announce and honor the hardworking, much appreciated, very deserving […]