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DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: FY25 October 1 Data Collection Phase II Training

  • Fri, Nov 8 2024  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

Annually, the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) is required to report special education (SPED) data to the federal government. The October 1 Data Collection (ODC) is part of that process and is required by all Public Education Agencies (PEAs).

FY 2024 Over Expenditure Reports (BUDG-75)

  • Thu, Nov 7 2024  •
    • Budget Hot Topics

FY 2024 Over Expenditure Reports (BUDG-75)

SPED A.A.C. INFO: PEA and SEA Implementation of Revised Arizona State Board Rule Re: Secondary Transition Services

  • Fri, Nov 1 2024  •
    • Updates

ADE/ESS is providing notice to the field of the updated Arizona State Board of Education (SBE) rule A.A.C. R7-2-401(G)(4)(A) that was approved and effective on October 21, 2024.

SPED DATA UPDATE: Teacher Attrition Survey Now Open

  • Fri, Nov 1 2024  •
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability
    • Updates

ESS collects data each year through the Teacher Attrition Survey to make informed decisions about recruitment and retention efforts in Arizona. Participation in the survey is mandatory for all public education agencies in Arizona. 

Report of Special Election Results Form is Available

  • Wed, Oct 30 2024  •
    • Budget Hot Topics

Report of Special Election Results Form is Available

INTERNAL PD INFO: Fall 2024 CCCs Project Professional Opportunity for Special Educators—Developing Resilient Learners: Teaching Self-Efficacy Strategies

  • Tue, Oct 29 2024  •
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability
    • Training
    • Updates

In partnership with ADE/ESS, the College and Career Competencies (CCCs) Project invites you to tune into a Fall 2024 professional learning opportunity for educators: Developing More Resilient Learners Through Self-Efficacy Instruction.

INTERNAL PD INFO: Program Support and Monitoring In-Person Regional Training Opportunities, New Date

  • Fri, Oct 25 2024  •
    • Program Support and Monitoring
    • Updates

ESS/Program Support and Monitoring (PSM) is excited to announce that in-person regional training opportunities are taking place this school year. 

FY 2025 October Expenditure Report (BUDG-25)

  • Tue, Oct 22 2024  •
    • Budget Hot Topics

BUDG-25 reports for all school districts have been posted to the School Finance website.  FY 2025 October BUDG-25 reports have been calculated using the FY 2025 October BSA 55 information.

ESS Recruitment & Retention INFO: Updating Lead Related Service Providers Group Email Lists

  • Tue, Oct 22 2024  •
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability
    • Updates

Each year, ESS updates its contact lists of Lead Speech-Language Pathologists, Lead Occupational Therapists, Lead Physical Therapists, Lead School Psychologists, and Assistive Technology Specialists.

Horne announces extension of free services through Achievement Tutoring program

  • Wed, Oct 16 2024  •
    • News

PHOENIX – The highly successful Achievement Tutoring Program initiated last year by Superintendent Tom Horne is being extended through the end of the 2024-25 school year, allowing more students to take advantage of this free program that has resulted in academic gains for students throughout Arizona.