Updates

AzSAFE has reopened under a new application effective November 4, 2019, for special education discipline data collection. As Arizona transitions to a new standard for special education data only, AzSAFE has been renamed to ESS Discipline Data Collection. This information is required under Section...

Dear Special Education Directors,All school districts and charter schools are required to annually administer the State Performance Plan Indicator 8: Parent Involvement Survey. The survey is open now through May 31, 2020.NEW! Districts will distribute login codes to parents of their Private Day...

In response to a large number of questions from the field, ADE/ESS is issuing this Hot Topic regarding the FAPE obligation for children living in group homes. This Hot Topic has been put together in collaboration with the ADE Foster Care Liaison, Department of Child Services, and the State Attorney...

Special Education Directors,The University of Arizona has been awarded $2.5M from the US Department of Education for two important projects.The primary goal of the first project is to prepare teachers of students with visual impairments (TVIs). This project will provide new applicants to the program...

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Special Education Administrators,In response to numerous questions from the field, ADE/ESS is providing guidance regarding eligibility determination requirements for students with a specific learning disability (SLD).  It is important to remember all public education agencies (PEA) are required to...

Special Education Administrators,To address the shortage of qualified special education teachers and better serve Arizona’s special needs students, the Department has drafted a proposal which would provide for a Mild/Moderate and a Moderate/Severe Disabilities endorsement.  If approved by the Board...

Special Education Directors,ADE/ESS is pleased to announce the SY 2019—2020 dates for Talk with ADE, which serve as an opportunity for administrators across the state to receive a high level overview of current topics/trends in special education and to engage in meaningful dialogue with ADE staff...

Special Education Administrators,As part of our ongoing recruitment efforts on behalf of Arizona’s public schools, ADE/ESS compiles and updates annually a list of education career fairs happening at teacher preparation programs across the country. For your convenience, we have updated this year’s...