The Department of School and Community Relations is responsible for media relations; public engagement, including family and community engagement; public information; electronic, broadcast and social media; the Volunteer and Partners in Education Program; and supervision of AETV and the APS Print Shop.

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The department’s primary focus is to enhance communications within Arlington Public Schools and between schools and the Arlington community.

Services

• Family and community engagement – APS School Talk, social media, NewsReview, Community Engagement Opportunities newsletter, Engage 101 Workshops for parents, Parent Academy, website, and special events.
• Guidance, training and support for schools and departments as they work to build effective relations with parents and the community
• AETV: broadcast and video production services
  • APS Snapshots
  • Green Scene
  • Partners in Action
• APS Publications  – APS Handbook, Guidebooks, QuickFacts, Annual Reports, and more
• Media relations
• Freedom of Information Act requests