A message from SEPTA President, Katherine Harris (note that there’s a School Board candidate forum TONIGHT at 7:15 pm – see below for details!): As promised, here are the responses from each candidate for Arlington School Board to our candidate questionnaire. I’ve listed the responses from the candidates below in the order they were submitted: […]
March 2016 SEPTA Meeting Minutes
All, we had a very informative meeting last week about Medicaid waivers in Virginia. Comprehensive minutes prepared by our fantastic SEPTA Secretary, Karen Sosnoski, appear below. Hope to see you at our April meeting! ———————————— SEPTA MONTHLY MEETING Thursday, March 10, 2016 Syphax Center, 2110 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA Board Attendance: Katherine Harris, President Caroline […]
Shop and help SEPTA at the same time? Yes, it’s possible!
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 […]
Learn About Medicaid Waivers at March 10 SEPTA Meeting
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 […]
February 11 Meeting Minutes
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 […]
“I’m Determined” Presentation to Highlight February 11 SEPTA Meeting
Please join us this Thursday, February 11, from 7-8:30 pm, for our monthly SEPTA meeting at the Syphax Education Center. Arlington Public Schools Autism Specialist Deborah Hammer will present an overview of I’m Determined, a Virginia Department of Education initiative designed to help students practice self-determination by providing resources to parents, teachers, and youth. As a special […]
APS Student Presentations at TASH Conference A Success!
Last month, we reported that three Arlington Public Schools students had been selected to present at an upcoming TASH conference in Portland, Oregon. TASH is a national disability rights organization striving for fully inclusive schools, workplaces and communities. One of the most amazing facts about this very special opportunity was that these three high school students, all of whom […]
Next SEPTA Meeting: Thursday, December 10
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, […]
2015 Parent Volunteer Award Goes to Theresa and Chris Waddell
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 […]
2015 Crawford Award Goes to Dr. Kelly Krug
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 […]