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Program Area: COVID-19
In 2020 and 2021, Congress passed three separate COVID-19 federal relief packages.
Program Area: Exceptional Student Services
ADE/ESS is so excited to announce that the 2021 IDEA Conference is scheduled for September 13—15, 2021:September 13 and 14, 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.September 15, 8:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m.
Program Area: Exceptional Student Services
The opening of the ESS Special Education Program Approval System for the 2021–2022 school year will open on May 17, 2021. ESS plans to have all ED-P programs that wish to operate for fiscal year 2021 to 2022 reviewed and approved by the end of June. Failure to apply to the application may cause integrity failures for public education agencies (PEAs) toward the end of the upcoming school year, which may affect state payments.
Program Area: Health and Nutrition Services
The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) is excited to announce a new partnership with the Chef Ann Foundation, Life Time Foundation, and Whole Kids Foundation! These organizations are part of the newly formed ScratchWorks Collective and are dedicated to improving the quality of school meals and love sharing their expertise with school nutrition professionals. These partners look forward to supporting 10 Arizona Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) in a three-phase program to help operators regain their kitchens and menus as they recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chef Ann Foundation will kick-off this collaborative work by sending a culinary trained school food operational expert to each of the selected LEAs for a one-day on-site consultation to create a two-year plan with built-in mentoring designed to transform your kitchens, develop your staff, and take control of your finances to support the menu of your dreams.
Program Area: Health and Nutrition Services
The Farm to Summer Challenge is an initiative of the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) Health and Nutrition Services (HNS) Division to encourage Farm to School activities during Summer Food Service Program/Summer Seamless Option by creating excitement around serving fresh and locally sourced ingredients.
Program Area: K-12 Academic Standards
Secondary Literacy (Middle and High School)
Program Area: 21st CCLC - Afterschool Programs
Please join the Arizona Department of Education for the Title IV-A and Title IV-B 2021 symposium!
Program Area: Exceptional Student Services
Special Education can be confusing. Here are several links to topics you might find useful as you journey to learn more about how special education works.
Program Area: Exceptional Student Services
Non-Public Organizations FY21Approve
Program Area: COVID-19
Each week, the Arizona Department of Education hosts a call for Arizona Education Leaders to share information related to COVID-19. The materials and agendas for these calls can be found below.
Program Area: School Safety & Social Wellness
The School Safety Program (SSP), funded by the Arizona legislature, provides school safety and mental health professionals to Arizona schools.
Program Area: Empowerment Scholarship Account Program
Carefully review the information on this page and contact ESA with any questions.
Program Area: School Finance
PresentationsSchool Finance presents to various groups across the state in an effort to provide information and training. Below are presentations by group and organized by date.
Program Area: Exceptional Student Services
Program Area: Exceptional Student Services
