School Board Accepting Applications for Advisory Councils for the 2024-25 School Year

The School Board invites community members—including parents/guardians, students, staff, external subject-matter experts, and other interested citizens—to join a School Board advisory group. These groups provide valuable input and feedback to the School Board and administrators on instructional programs, support services, facilities, and operations within Arlington Public Schools. Current advisory groups include:

Advisory Council on Teaching & Learning (ACTL):

• Advanced Academics & Talent Development Advisory Committee
• Advisory Committee on English Learners
• Arts Advisory Committee
• Career, Technical, and Adult Education Advisory Committee
• Dual-Language Immersion Subcommittee (under the Advisory Committee on English Learners)
• Educational Technology Advisory Committee
• English Language Arts Advisory Committee
• Mathematics Advisory Committee
• Science Advisory Committee
• Social Studies Advisory Committee
• Student Services Advisory Committee
• World Languages Advisory Committee

Additional Advisory Groups:

• Arlington Special Education Advisory Committee (ASEAC)
• Budget Advisory Council (BAC)
• Facilities Advisory Council (FAC)
• School Health Advisory Board (SHAB)

Each group typically meets one evening per month. To apply, click here or contact the School Board Office at school.board@apsva.us or 703-228-6015 for more information.