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ESS ensures that public education agencies in Arizona have special education programs, policies, and procedures that comply with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and its implementing regulations, and that eligible children and youth with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE). ESS provides professional learning opportunities, provides technical assistance to schools, supports the needs of families of students with disabilities, monitors schools for compliance with the regulations that implement the IDEA, and administers the IDEA Entitlement grant.

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From the Exceptional Student Services Blog

FUNDING INFO: 2021-2022 IDEA Part B State Application and Interactive Spreadsheet Available for Public Review and Comment Mon, Mar 8 2021 Updates, Administration

The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) is applying for federal funding under IDEA 2004 for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.  The eligibility document serves as the basis for the operation and administration of activities to carry out the requirements of Part B of the IDEA. In accordance with 34 C.F.R. §§ 300.165 and 441 (b)(7), the federal regulations that implement the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) ((20 U.S.C. §1232d(b)(7)(B)), this application is posted for public participation and comment.
ADE PD INFO: 2021 Teacher's Institute, Leading Change, and Counselor's Institute Call for Proposals Fri, Mar 5 2021 Professional Learning and Sustainability, Updates

ADE is happy to share that we will once again be hosting the Teachers Institute and Leading Change Conference virtually, on June 9-11, 2021. This year’s theme is “Optimism and Opportunity for All”. Keynote presenters will include John Hattie, Dominique Smith, Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey and Mark Perna, leading experts in equity, teaching and learning, assessment and building and fostering effective teams in education.