DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT    

Special Education Data Updates Webinar: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 

The Exceptional Student Services Data Management team will host the next live Special Education Data Updates webinar on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. This session will cover a variety of data topics that will include:    

• Reminders  

• Trending topics  
  • • October 1 Child Count Non-Reconciliation
    • Preschool Funding
    • Special Education Data Dashboard
    • Updated Integrity Tool Preview

• Top Three Integrity Errors 

• Q&A     

Please register by clicking this link. Registration is required to attend. If you have any questions, please email the ESS Data Management inbox.  

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT

ESS October 1 Data Collection—Phase III: Non-Reconciliation Webinar

The Exceptional Student Services Data Management team is happy to announce an upcoming October 1 Data Collection—Phase III: Non-Reconciliation training. Phase III is only for the PEAs that could not match the number of SPED students submitted in Phase I with the number of SPED students in AzEDS during Phase II.

PEAs will receive an email if they qualify for Phase III when the application opens on January 7th.

The training will be hosted via a live webinar on

Tuesday, January 13th, 2025, from 10:00a.m. – 11:30a.m.

Registration is required to attend. Register for the October 1 Data Collection—Phase: III Non-Reconciliation webinar.

If you have any questions, please email the ESS Data Management inbox.

Thank you,

Data Management
 Exceptional Student Services
 Arizona Department of Education

Office: (602) 542-3962

Data Management web page
 “We are a service organization committed to raising academic outcomes and empowering parents.”

The ADE/ESS Professional Learning and Sustainability team is pleased to offer an exciting “grow-your-own” opportunity for general educators who are ready to make a difference in special education.

The General Education Teacher to Special Education Teacher (GETSET) program offers tuition reimbursement to public education agencies (PEAs) in support of general education teachers who want to pursue a career change to become special education teachers.

Participants can choose one of the following pathways:

• Standard Professional Teaching Certificate in Special Education
• Full Special Education Endorsement in:
  • Mild/Moderate Disabilities
  • Moderate/Severe Disabilities
  • Deaf/Hard of Hearing
  • Visually Impaired

All coursework for both the Standard Professional Teaching Certificate and the Full Special Education Endorsement must be completed at an Arizona institute of higher education listed on the Arizona State Board of Education-approved educator preparation programs and verified by the Arizona Department of Education Certification Unit. Please note that Early Childhood Special Education is only available through the Standard Certificate pathway.

Key Details:

• Reimbursement is provided for pre-approved courses, fees, and required materials after each semester upon successful completion of program requirements.
• PEAs may submit one application per year. The application must be submitted by the PEA and not the candidate.
• The application deadline is Friday, February 6, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.
• Applicants must have two full years of employment with the PEA by June 30, 2026.
• Applicants must commit to two years of special education teaching in the hosting PEA after completion of the certificate or endorsement.

Ready to Apply?

1. Review the GETSET Application (including the cover page, program requirements, and application questions).
2. Answer all application questions in the GETSET Application Form.
3. Email the signed cover page and unofficial transcripts to the ESS Recruitment and Retention Inbox with the subject line:
   [Your District or Charter Name]: 2026 GETSET Application

Please note that a new cohort for the Special Education Teacher Tuition Assistance (SETTA) program for paraprofessionals will not be offered this year. Current SETTA participants will continue in the program. PEAs may explore other tuition assistance options for paraprofessionals through the Arizona Teachers Academy.

For additional information, please email the ESS Recruitment and Retention Inbox.

The ADE/ESS is pleased to sponsor this event. There is no fee to attend. This presentation is a repeat of Amy’s September 2025 session.

February 6, 2026 

8:30 AM – 4:00 PM 

Rio Vista Recreation Center 

8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ 85381   

Thank you to the Peoria Unified School District for providing the venue for this event. 

Lunch is on your own; there are many restaurants nearby. You also have the option to pack your lunch or pick something up and bring it back to the venue. 

Agenda 

FAQs 

Are ASHA CEs provided? No. ASHA CEs are not provided; however, you will receive a certificate of completion for 6 Professional Development Hours (PDH), which count toward CCC maintenance. You can find more information from ASHA about PDHs here. 

What is the fee to attend the workshop? This workshop is free. Lunch is on your own. 

Where do I park? You may park anywhere in front of the recreation center. Spots are plentiful, and parking is free. 

Should I bring my laptop? Yes. Amy will be sharing resources digitally throughout the day. Please charge your devices fully before you arrive. There is no power to the tables, but charging stations will be available along the walls.  

Apply to attend. Complete the application. You will be notified of the status of your application as soon as possible. 

If you have questions about this event, please email the ESS Recruitment and Retention Inbox.

We are pleased to announce that both the SPED73 and SPED07 reports have been updated and finalized to reflect integrity processing (State SPED, FED SPED, ADM, and Accountability) and data submitted through the Phase II deadline of December 10, 2025.

The SPED07 report will be considered the final data for federal reporting purposes and non-reconciliation activities, if applicable to your PEA.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we worked to ensure that the SPED07 report is accurate, valid, and final. 

For questions, please email the ESS Data Management inbox. 

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT

SPED73 and SPED07 Report Update

Due to an issue with the Data Mart processing, the SPED73 and SPED07 reports were last updated on December 8, 2025. These reports should be updated later today, and we will send a follow-up alert to advise when they are available based on last night’s integrity run.

As a reminder, the SPED73 report provides a list of students receiving special education services, indicating whether each student was counted in the federally reported ESS October 1 Child Count.

The SPED07 report displays a list of students ages 3-21 identified in AzEDS as receiving special education services over the October 1 child count date, as of the most recent integrity run.

In the meantime, we recommend using the SPED72 report to view a student’s integrity status, which indicates whether they are passing or failing.

The final SPED07 report will be generated on Thursday, December 11, after 10:00 am.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

For questions, please email the ESS Data Management inbox. 

Updated Discipline Data Guidance Document Now Available

The ESS Data Management team would like to inform you that an updated version of our Discipline Data Reporting Guidance is now available on the AzEDS SPED Reporting page. The updated guidance offers clarification, specifying the required discipline incident reporting to align with the reporting requirements set forth by the United States Department of Education and the Office of Special Education Programs.

Questions related to required discipline incident reporting for special education data collection purposes can be directed to the ESS Data Management inbox.

Please see the attached memo, which contains ADE guidance to assist public education agencies (PEAs) in planning compliant and effective graduation pathways for students with disabilities. The ADE Exceptional Student Services (ESS), Academic Standards, Accountability, and School Finance sections collaborated in the development of this document. This memo is also being added to the “Trending Topics” section of the ADE/ESS website.

For additional information, please refer to the contact details provided in the memo.

Are your staff looking for new professional learning on current special education topics? We have an excellent opportunity for them!

Special Education Learning Experiences for Competency in Teaching (SELECT) is a federally funded program sponsored by ADE/ESS and offered through the Institute for Human Development at Northern Arizona University. SELECT courses are recommended for special and general education teachers, administrators, related service personnel, paraeducators, and other interested individuals.

Review the NAU SELECT Spring At-A-Glance flyer to view classes in each of the three sessions, or click the links below to register. Registration closes when classes are full or two weeks before the start of class.

Register for the January 12 – February 13, 2026 Session

• Exceptional Children in General Education Programs: Inclusion in Early Childhood
• Behavioral Management in Special Education: Trauma-Informed Practices
• Methods and Materials in Special Education: High Leverage Practices: Collaboration
• Administration and Supervision of Special Education: Legal Aspects and Compliance

Register for the February 16 – March 27, 2026 Session

• Administration and Supervision of Special Education: Conflict Resolution
• Behavioral Management in Special Education: Advanced Tier 2 PBIS & MTSS Problem-Solving Systems
• Methods and Materials in Special Education: High-Leverage Practices: Data-Driven Planning
• Methods and Materials in Special Education: Principles and Practices of Effective Co-Teaching

Register for the March 30 – May 1, 2026 Session

• Exceptional Children in General Education Programs: Autism and Communication Skills
• Diagnosis and Assessment of Exceptional Children: Psycho-Educational Assessment and Interpretation for Special Education Administrators
• Foundations of Special Education: Secondary Transition for Students with Disabilities
• Assistive Technology Applications: Literacy

Course Options

• Read more about professional growth contact hours: Free for those seeking professional development.
• Read more about university credit: Ideal for teachers or administrators who need official transcripts.

For more information, please email the SELECT Inbox.

Help your team grow their expertise—share this opportunity today!

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.

Dates, times, and locations are listed below. To register, please email Veronica Reza directly. Please register by December 19, 2025.

If you have any further questions, please contact your PEA-assigned PSM specialist.