Updates
SPED DATA UPDATE: Reminder: Parent Involvement Survey Open through May 31
All school districts, charter schools, secure care facilities, and the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (ASDB) are required to annually administer the State Performance Plan Indicator 8 Parent Involvement Survey to parents of students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP)
VIRTUAL PD INFO: April 2025 Universal Design for Learning Webinars
Are you ready to transform learning and create more inclusive educational experiences? The ADE/ESS Academic Achievement and Inclusive Practices Unit invites all educators to our upcoming free virtual professional learning series on Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: FY26 Statement of Assurances, required for all Public Education Agencies, opens April 2, 2025
FY26 Statement of Assurances, required for all Public Education Agencies, opens April 2, 2025
INTERNAL PD OPPORTUNITY: Meaningful Activities to Increase Participation, Access & Communication for Students with Complex Bodies and Communication Needs, with Julie Marzano and Emily McCarthy
The ADE/ESS Assistive Technology (AT) Team is pleased to announce the final installation of our 2024–2025 AT National Presenter series, Meaningful Activities to Increase Participation, Access & Communication for Students with Complex Bodies and Communication Needs, with Julie Marzano, M.S., OTR/L and Emily McCarthy, M.S., CCC-SLP.
INTERNAL VIRTUAL PD: Free Assistive Technology JOT
Join the ADE/ESS Assistive Technology Team for our spring series, Assistive Technology: Just One Thing (JOT). In these quick 30-minute sessions, we will highlight a single assistive technology tool or strategy that you can use to support your students.
INTERNAL PD INFO: Space is limited! Register for PSM/Secondary Transition In-Person Training
On October 21, 2024, the Arizona State Board of Education (SBE) approved a board rule change that impacts Individualized Education Program (IEP) requirements, specifically secondary transition services.
DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: Special Education Data Updates Webinar
The Exceptional Student Services Data Management team will host the next live Special Education Data Updates webinar on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm.
INTERNAL PD OPPORTUNITY: Boost Student Confidence and Perseverance with Free Training for K–12 Districts and Charters
Do your students doubt their abilities when they experience challenges? Do they understand how to put forth effort and make progress toward their goals? Self-efficacy instruction can increase students’ belief in themselves and develop their ability to persist through learning challenges.
RECRUITMENT & RETENTION INFO: Recruiting at CEC for You!
The ADE/ESS Recruitment and Retention team is staffing a recruitment booth at the Council for Exceptional Children's (CEC) annual convention from March 11–15, 2025, as part of our recruiting efforts on behalf of all Arizona PEAs. Each year, CEC draws thousands of preservice special education students, teachers, and related service providers.
INTERNAL PD OPPORTUNITY: FREE Virtual Series on Universal Design for Learning
There is still time to register for this spring’s virtual series on Universal Design for Learning.