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Horne targets teacher shortage crisis with apprenticeship program

  • Mon, Sep 15 2025

PHOENIX – A new pilot program focused on apprenticeships for aspiring educators is targeted to reduce the teacher shortage crisis in Arizona, according to Superintendent Tom Horne.

SDER Application Open- Due on October 15, 2025

  • Mon, Sep 15 2025  •
    • Data Hot Topics

The School District Employee Report (SDER) On-Line Application is now open!

Horne statement on death of Charlie Kirk

  • Wed, Sep 10 2025

PHOENIX – State schools Superintendent Tom Horne issued the following statement following the death of Charlie Kirk at a political event in Utah today.

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: FY 2026 October 1 Data Collection Phase I Training

  • Wed, Sep 10 2025  •
    • Updates
    • Data Management

Annually, the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) is required to report special education 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).

INTERNAL PD INFO: Free Virtual UDL Professional Learning Series for All Educators

  • Tue, Sep 9 2025  •
    • Updates
    • Training
    • Academic Achievement & Inclusive Practices

We invite all educators to our upcoming free virtual professional learning series on Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

FY2025 Statewide Recalculation (SRC) Expenditure Budget Report (BUDG-25)

  • Mon, Sep 8 2025  •
    • Hot Topics
    • Budget Hot Topics

FY2025 Statewide Recalculation (SRC) Expenditure Budget Report (BUDG-25)

INTERNAL PD INFO: FREE Self-Regulation Curriculum (K-12) for Arizona

  • Mon, Sep 8 2025  •
    • Updates
    • Training
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability

We are pleased to announce the release of the free Self-Regulation Curriculum (K–12) for Arizona educators!

INTERNAL PD OPPORTUNITY: Boost Student Self-Regulation, Confidence, and Perseverance with Free Training for K–12 Districts and Charters

  • Mon, Sep 8 2025  •
    • Updates
    • Training
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability

In partnership with ADE/ESS, the College and Career Competencies (CCCs) Project is offering free professional learning opportunities that will help you build self-regulation, confidence, persistence, and resilience in your students.

INTERNAL PD INFO: In-Person Regional Training Opportunities from Program Support & Monitoring

  • Mon, Sep 8 2025  •
    • Updates
    • Program Support and Monitoring

ESS/PSM is excited to announce that in-person regional training opportunities will be available this school year. These trainings are free for participants and will cover two key topics: completing a mock student file review and accessing resources for crafting a compliant Prior Written Notice.

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: Special Education Data Updates Webinar

  • Mon, Sep 8 2025  •
    • Updates
    • Data Management

Special Education Data Updates Webinar: Wednesday, September 17, 2025