(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 […]
New 2025 Virginia Legislation Alert
For parents’ awareness, here are 14 new Virginia laws that may impact students with disabilities: Physical and Mental Health: Disabilities and IEPs: School Discipline and Threat Assessments: School Facilities:
Join a Special Anti-Bullying Workshop February 19th
APS Anti-Bullying Workshop for Parents/Caregivers of Students with Disabilities Taller contra el acoso escolar de estudiantes con discapacidades de APS February 19, 20256:30 – 8:00 PMSyphax Education Center2110 Washington Blvd. Room 454 or Zoom RSVP and Get Special Access to Workshop Content:RSVP y obtenga acceso especial al contenido del taller: At the November 14th School […]
January Meeting Exploring the Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings with PEATC
The Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings with Kathleen Gibson, PEATC THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 20247:00-8:30 PMSyphax Education Center2110 Washington Blvd.Or via ZoomRSVP: https://forms.gle/JXfsFNatih85T3Ey7 Following PTA business join Kathleen Gibson, Early Childhood Specialist from the Parent Educational Advocacy Center (PEATC) to discuss the ins and outs of IEP meetings. This presentation will help prepare parents for […]
Now through October 26, the state will hear public comments on the proposed Model Policies – and we need your help.
As you may have heard, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released proposed guidelines and model policies regarding the treatment of transgender students in Virginia Public Schools, called “2022 Model Policies on the Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for All Students and Parents in Virginia’s Public Schools” (2022 Model Policies). The 2022 Model Policies are a […]
SEPTA Special Giveaway-Teachers and Specialists
Wanna be surrounded with a caring community of support? Want access to a plethora of resources? Wanna have a positive impact beyond the classroom or therapy environment? Interested in great programming such as our past program from Dr. Paula Kluth to our upcoming guest speakers on Inclusive Learning 365 and many more perks? Throw your […]
Calling All Teachers – SEPTA’s Mini-Grants
Arlington SEPTA is awarding educator mini-grants of up to $500 to worthy projects that “positively” influence and enhance student learning. Applications currently being accepted thru October 4th. Please share! To apply: https://www.arlingtonsepta.org/mini-grants/ Questions? minigrants@arlingtonsepta.org
April Meeting- The Healthy Use of Technology
Thursday, April 12, 2018 7:00-8:00pm Let us know you are coming! (We want to have plenty of cookies!) Please note – the location for this meeting is the Gunston Middle School Theater. Click here to RSVP
Getting Past Procrastination
Getting Past Procrastination: How to Get Your Kid(s) Organized, Focused, and Motivated (Without Being the “Bad Guy”) Monday, October 16, 2017: 7pm to 8:30pm Presenter: Ann Dolin, Educational Connections Kenmore Middle School, 200 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington, VA 22204 In response to an overwhelming level of interest and enthusiastic parent feedback last year, we are […]
Food Allergy Awareness Week Resources
Food Allergy Awareness Week is May 14-20 this year. You may find the information at these links to be helpful in educating your communities about this important concern: Food Allergy Research & Education Website Food Allergy Awareness Resources, including posters and handouts Please spread the word!