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INTERNAL PD INFO: Don’t miss the bus to Teach Camp—registration is pulling away soon!
It's hard being a new teacher. It's hard being a special education teacher. It's really hard being a new special education teacher. That’s where Teach Camp comes in!
GRADUATION INFO: Arizona State Board of Education Rule Change
In line with the end of the 24-25 school year, ADE/ESS would like to offer a reminder of the Arizona State Board of Education’s (SBE) rule changes related to secondary transition planning and graduation.
INTERNAL PD INFO: Summer Professional Learning Opportunity) STAR Autism Support
Are you looking for specific targeted support for students with Autism?
SPED DATA UPDATE: Post School Outcomes Survey Opens June 1 & New Automated Email Notifications
Arizona’s 2025 Post School Outcomes (PSO) data collection season starts on June 1, 2025, and runs through September 30, 2025.
DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: Four-week Reminder: FY26 Statement of Assurances is due June 11, 2025
FY26 Statement of Assurances (SOA) due June 11, 2025
DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: FY25 Parentally Placed Private School Student Survey required by all Public-School Districts
FY25 Parentally Placed Private School Student Survey (PPPSS) is now open and due August 13th, 2025
RECRUITMENT & RETENTION INFO: Registration for the 2025–2026 Special Education New Director Symposium (SENDS) is now open!
ADE/ESS is pleased to announce that registration for the 2025–2026 Special Education New Director Symposium (SENDS) is now open!
IDEA CONFERENCE INFO: Deadlines for Artwork, Awards, and Scholarships Approaching
Don't miss out on three exciting opportunities at the 2025 IDEA Conference: Access Cultivates Opportunity, August 21–22, 2025, at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix, Arizona.
DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: Special Education Data Dashboard is Now Open: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Special Education Data Dashboard is Now Open: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
INTERNAL PD INFO: Learning Series for Grades 4-9 Mathematics Supporting Collaboration Between Special Education and General Education
Are you looking to increase teaching collaboration between general educators and special educators in early mathematics? The ADE/ESS/Academic Achievement and Inclusive Practices team is excited to announce a new professional learning series designed to support five school teams as they seek to improve outcomes for students with disabilities in Mathematics.