Updates
DATA INFO: PEA Determinations for FFY 2024 Now Available
Under Section 616 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA 2004), State Education Agencies are required to make a determination for all Public Education Agencies (PEAs) on the PEA’s performance in the implementation of special education. Each PEA’s federal fiscal year (FFY) 2024 (FY 2025) determination is now available for review through ADE Connect and posted on the website.
DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: October 1 Data Collection Phase II Trainings for FY 2026
October 1 Data Collection Phase II Trainings for FY 2026
SPECIAL EDUCATION INFO: ADE/ESS Statement on Federal Government Changes
The Arizona Department of Education, Exceptional Student Services (ADE/ESS), recognizes the uncertainty that recent federal reductions in force within the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs may bring to education leaders across the state. We want to acknowledge the concern these national changes may cause and provide reassurance and clarity regarding Arizona’s unwavering commitment to children and youth with disabilities.
INTERNAL PD OPPORTUNITY: “AAC Essentials: What Every Educator Needs to Know” with Rachel Madel
The ADE/ESS Assistive Technology (AT) team is pleased to announce our second 2025-26 national presenter: “AAC Essentials: What Every Educator Needs to Know” with Rachel Madel M.A., CCC-SLP.
INTERNAL PD INFO: Professional Learning to Support Arizona Paraeducators
The National Resource Center for Paraeducators (NRCP) and the Center for Technical Assistance for Excellence in Special Education (TAESE), in partnership with the ADE/ESS, are offering monthly, low-cost professional learning webinars for paraeducators, related service providers (RSPs), teachers, administrators, and other educators.
RELATED SVCS INFO: Updating Lead Related Service Providers Group Email Lists
Each year, ESS updates our contact lists of Lead Speech-Language Pathologists, Lead Occupational Therapists, Lead Physical Therapists, Lead School Psychologists, Assistive Technology Specialists, and Adaptive Physical Education Teachers.
EXTERNAL PD OPPORTUNITY: Interpreting, Mentoring, Education & Training (IMET) Online Courses
Registration Now Open: Interpreting, Mentoring, Education & Training (IMET) Online Courses
INTERNAL PD INFO: Register Now for In-Person PSM/Secondary Transition Regional Training
Secondary Transition regional trainings are back! The ADE/ESS Program Support & Monitoring (PSM) unit and the Secondary Transition Team are partnering to offer in-person training on current secondary transition-related requirements and best practices.
DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: FY 2026 October 1 Data Collection Application is now OPEN
FY 2026 October 1 Data Collection Application is now OPEN!
INTERNAL PD INFO: Help Shape Assistive Technology Professional Learning in Arizona- Please Share with Your Teams
The ADE/ESS Assistive Technology (AT) team is seeking input from educators, therapists, and school staff across the state to help shape future professional learning opportunities in assistive technology.