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APTS is a year-round special education day school offering a highly structured classroom setting for students whose disabilities include Autism and other Developmental Disabilities, not limited to Emotional and or Learning Disabilities. The program specializes in an intensive delivery of services to students who engage in self-injurious behaviors (SIBs) as well as aggressive behaviors.

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WEATHER RELATED UPDATE for TUESDAY MARCH 3, 2026

The Alexandria Campus will operate on a 2-hour delay.
Students will be dismissed at their regular time in the afternoon.

APTS Holiday Reminder

WEATHER RELATED UPDATE for MONDAY DECEMBER 15, 2025

The Stafford Campus will operate on a 2-hour delay.
The Manassas Campus will operate on a 2-hour delay.

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WEATHER RELATED UPDATE for FRIDAY DECEMBER 5, 2025

The Stafford Campus is closed due to inclement weather.
The Manassas Campus is closed due to inclement weather.
The Alexandria Campus will operate on a 2-hour delay.
The Central Administration Building will operate on a 2-hour delay.

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APTS Holiday Reminder

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Safety at APTS - Remember, IF YOU SEE SOMETHING - SAY SOMETHING

To facilitate quick and consistent reporting, APTS has streamlined the process for raising concerns.

WEATHER RELATED UPDATES for WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2025

WEATHER RELATED UPDATE for WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Stafford Campus is closed.
The Manassas Campus is closed.
The Alexandria Campus is closed.
The Central Administration Building is closed.

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