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FAQ for New Personal Electronic Device Policy and Students with Disabilities

20 Aug By SEPTA Admin Leave a Comment

APS is changing its rules on personal electronic devices. We have created a Q&A with the information that parents and caregivers of students with disabilities need to know. New Personal Device Rules in APS A Q&A from Arlington SEPTA What are the new developments on personal devices in schools? On August 15, 2024, the Superintendent […]

Filed Under: Advocacy, APS News, From the Board, General Special Needs, Home Page Feature, SEPTA News Tagged With: accommodations, Fact Sheet

SEPTA Letter Regarding APS Personal Device Policy

31 Jul By SEPTA Admin 4 Comments

On July 18th SEPTA’s Co-Presidents and Advocacy Committee sent the letter below to Dr. Duran and the School Board regarding APS’s new restrictions on students’ personal device use in schools.  Re: New Restrictions on Students’ Personal Device Use Dear School Board Members and Dr. Durán:  We are writing on behalf of the Arlington Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA) regarding Arlington Public Schools’ plan to adopt new […]

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

Congratulations to the 2023-24 Award for Excellence Nominees

23 Apr By Jenn Seiff Leave a Comment

As we all know, inclusion is a complex, multi-tiered process of support, and requires creative, thoughtful & purposeful work. Please help us celebrate and congratulate all the wonderful nominees who are champions for change & have been nominated for their exceptional work with students of all abilities within Arlington Public Schools. Nannini Award- Outstanding Student […]

Filed Under: APS News, From the Board, General Special Needs, Home Page Feature, SEPTA News Tagged With: Awards

All About Best Buddies at SEPTA’s March Meeting

28 Feb By SEPTA Admin Leave a Comment

Arlington Special Education PTA (SEPTA) Monthly Meeting Thursday, March 14, 2024 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Syphax Education Center2110 Washington Blvd., Room 454Or by Zoom RSVP: https://forms.gle/VaFnLcRNaF2pR8147 Following PTA business we will be joined by Molly Whelan, State Director and Veah Velasco, Program Supervisor, with Best Buddies.  Best Buddies is a popular and successful program in many of Arlington’s middle and high […]

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

Getting Out Ahead of Recruitment Challenges

22 Feb By Jenn Seiff Leave a Comment

All, Spring is fast approaching– we have several board member positions which will be vacant after this year’s term, specifically the two that are mandatory to be filled: President (or Co-Presidents) and Treasurer. Equally vital to our work are the Secretary, Chairperson of Teacher Mini-Grants, VP of Fundraising so we can be a sustainable PTA, […]

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

Transitions Planning with Arc of NOVA at SEPTA February Meeting

9 Feb By SEPTA Admin Leave a Comment

Arlington Special Education PTA (SEPTA) Monthly Meeting Successful Transitions Planning with the Arc of NOVAThursday, February 15th7:30 to 9:00 pmSyphax Education Center2110 Washington Boulevard, Room 454Or via ZoomRSVP: https://forms.gle/MJBYMVjB7ShtENhC6 Join Arlington SEPTA for our February meeting focusing on your student’s future beyond high school. Following PTA business the Arc of Northern Virginia’s Diane Monnig will lead […]

Filed Under: From the Board, General Special Needs, Home Page Feature, SEPTA News Tagged With: accommodations, Arc, Transitions

Get Ready for Summer at SEPTA’s Summer Camp & Activities Fair

29 Jan By SEPTA Admin Leave a Comment

The Summer Camp and Activities Fair will feature vendors from the VA/MD/DC area who provide summer camps, inclusion & adapted activities, therapies, groups, and special events.Refreshments and activities will be available for the kids. Vendors can register at: https://forms.office.com/r/4kiZF2eUSq Note: This event is intended for informational purposes only.  Vendor participation at the event does not constitute or […]

Filed Under: General Special Needs, Home Page Feature, SEPTA News Tagged With: #inclusion, accommodations, SEPTA monthly meeting

SEPTA’s Online Auction open through Mon, Dec 11th! Bid and support Arlington education!

26 Nov By SEPTA Admin Leave a Comment

As you do your holiday shopping, checkout Arlington Special Education PTA’s online auction and bid on some amazing items to complete your holiday list.  Bidding has started and ends Monday, December 11th at 11:59pm! Preview items and register at: http://virtualauction.bid/ArlingtonSEPTAFallAuction   Items include gift cards to popular Arlington restaurants, sporting event tickets and signed memorabilia, local fitness classes […]

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

Submit Questions for SEPTA’s 2023 Annual Superintendent Team Chat

29 Sep By SEPTA Admin Leave a Comment

2023 Superintendent Team ChatWednesday, October 18, 20236:30 – 7:00 p.m. – PTA Business7:00 – 8:30 p.m – Super Team ChatSyphax Education Center2110 Washington Blvd, Room 454And Online Via ZoomRSVP Here Submit Questions for Arlington SEPTA’s Superintendent Team Chat by October 11th at midnight. To submit questions go to https://arlingtonsepta.org/superintendents-chat/or email them to president@arlingtonsepta.org Each year, […]

Filed Under: Advocacy, APS News, From the Board, General Special Needs, Home Page Feature, SEPTA News Tagged With: SEPTA monthly meeting

Attn. APS Teachers & Staff: SEPTA Mini Grant Application is Open

12 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, Home Page Feature

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