NOVA District PTA is committed to ensuring that schools in the region reopen and start the 2020-2021 school year safely and responsibly for students, teachers, school leaders, school support staff, and families. The PTA mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
Below are various resources and updates for families and other stakeholders throughout the Northern Virginia region to stay updated and engaged with their schools, in their communities, and with their elected officials at all levels. This page will be updated on a regular basis as new developments and resources become available.
NATIONAL PTA Activities and Resources – https://www.pta.org/home/family-resources/coronavirus-information
- Facebook page – Latest events and activities – https://www.facebook.com/ParentTeacherAssociation
- July 16, 2020 – 7:00PM-8:15PM – How Can We Safely Reopen in the Fall? – National PTA with its national education partners – https://bit.ly/2OnfcH7
- Grant Opportunities for COVID19 Relief Funding – Funding will be available in Fall 2020 – https://bit.ly/2OBmnM9
VIRGINIA PTA Activities and Resources – https://www.vapta.org/families/covid-19
- Facebook page – Latest events and activities – https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaPTA
#FundReturn2School Campaign- Virginia PTA Advocacy Resources, including Return to School Survey and Statement on Phased Reopening – https://www.vapta.org/advocacy/adv1/legislation-priorities
Webinars on Wednesdays throughout Summer 2020 designed to inform and connect families and other stakeholders with policymakers and experts specialists about issues impacting students, schools, and communities – www.vapta.org/events/events-4/advocacy-afternoon-webinars
ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS – COVID19 Information and Resources – https://www.acps.k12.va.us/Domain/1435
- Alexandria City Public Schools Reopening Plan – https://www.acps.k12.va.us/domain/1509. Two important dates – August 7 – when proposed reopening plan will be presented to families for review and input. August 12 will be when the finalized plan will be shared with families along with further guidance on how the plan will be implemented.
- Q&As with Superintendent Dr. Hutchings, Jr. – Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:00PM – https://www.acps.k12.va.us/domain/1448
- Alexandria PTA Council – COVID19 information and resources – https://www.acps.k12.va.us/ptac
ARLINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS – COVID19 Information and Resources – https://www.apsva.us/
- July 14, 2020 – 6:30PM – Virtual Community Town Hall with Superintendent Dr. Duran – https://www.apsva.us/engage/engage-with-the-new-superintendent-virtual-town-hall-meetings/
- Arlington County Public Schools Reopening Plan – Two Options (Hybrid and 100% Virtual) – https://www.apsva.us/engage/planning-for-reopening-schools/selection-process-for-families/. Families have until JULY 20 to submit their choice. The default option will be the hybrid option for families that do not submit their choice by the deadline. July 15 UPDATE: Superintendent Dr. Durán will propose to the School Board, on July 16, to postpone the start of school until September 8. The school year will begin with ALL students in the full-time distance learning model.
- Arlington County Council of PTAs – COVID19 information and resources – https://ccpta.apsva.us/
- Arlington County Special Education PTA (SEPTA) – Letter from SEPTA current and past presidents to Superintendent Dr. Duran and the Arlington County School Board concerning reopening – https://www.arlingtonsepta.org/letter-from-septa-presidents-regarding-school-reopening-plans/.
CITY OF FAIRFAX PUBLIC SCHOOLS – COVID19 Information and Resources – https://bit.ly/32dxqTH
- City of Fairfax Public Schools Reopening Plan – Two Options (Hybrid and 100% Virtual) – Families have until July 15 submit their choice. The default option will be the hybrid option for families that do not submit their choice by the deadline. Further FAQs can be found at https://bit.ly/306KE1T.
FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS – COVID19 Information and Resources – https://www.fcps.edu/returntoschool
- JULY 7, 2020 – Virtual Town Hall with Superintendent Dr. Brabrand Hosted by FCCPTA – https://www.fccpta.org/2020/07/07/return-to-school-townhall/
- Fairfax County Public Schools Reopening Plan – https://www.fcps.edu/enroll2020. Two Options (Hybrid and 100% Virtual) – Families have until July 15 submit their choice. The default option will be the hybrid option for families that do not submit their choice by the deadline.
- Fairfax County Council of PTAs – COVID19 information and resources – www.fccpta.org
- Fairfax County Special Education PTA (SEPTA) – July 8, 2020 virtual town hall with Superintendent Dr. Brabrand concerning reopening – https://bit.ly/38WrfEI
FALLS CHURCH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS – COVID19 Information and Resources – https://www.fccps.org/o/fccps/page/covid-19-plan
- The Road to Reopening – Regular newsletter by Superintendent Dr. Noonan – https://www.fccps.org/article/265174?org=fccps
- Falls Church City Public Schools Reopening Plan – https://bit.ly/3gYPtkB. Two Options (Hybrid and 100% Virtual) – Families have until July 15 submit their choice. The default option will be the hybrid option for families that do not submit their choice by the deadline.
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA – COVID19 information and resources – https://www.virginia.gov/coronavirus/
- Virginia Department of Education – http://www.doe.virginia.gov/. Virginia has entered Phase 3 of reopening as of July 6. School systems will need to submit their fall reopening plans for approval. Please note that Standard of Learning (SOLs) assessments will resume during the 2020-2021 school year.
- Virginia Department of Health – COVID19 information and resources – https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL – COVID19 information and resources – https://www.cdc.gov/
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION – COVID19 information and resources – https://www.ed.gov/coronavirus?src=feature
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