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DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: Special Education Data Updates Webinar

Data Management
Updates
Special Education Data Updates Webinar: Wednesday, February 19, 2025

IDEA General Supervision Policies and Procedures

SPED DATA UPDATE: Guidance on Federal Primary Need Indicators

Data Management
Updates
Review an important memo regarding the reporting of PSD, DD, MD, and MDSSI needs to AzEDS.

SPED DATA UPDATE: Parent Involvement Survey Open through May 31

Updates
All school districts, charter schools, secure care facilities, and the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (ASDB) are required to annually administer the State Performance Plan Indicator 8 Parent Involvement Survey to parents of students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP).

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: Update on October 1 Enrollment Data for Fiscal Year 2025

Data Management
Updates
This email updates public education agencies (PEAs) regarding the October 1 Enrollment Data process.

INTERNAL PD INFO: FREE VIRTUAL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING: Opportunities on Universal Design for Learning for January and February

Updates
The ADE/ESS Academic Achievement and Inclusive Practices Unit invites all educators to our upcoming free virtual professional learning series on Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

INTERNAL PD INFO: Don't Miss Out on Facilitated IEP Trainings and Services

Updates
The ADE/ESS Dispute Resolution unit is excited to share details about ESS Facilitated IEP services available in Arizona.

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: New Integrity Rule for FY 2025 -52012

Data Management
Updates
A new integrity rule for FY 2025 has been introduced into the integrity process on SPED data. This new rule is a continuation of our effort to validate SPED reporting further to ensure clean data for the state.  

INTERNAL PD INFO: 2025 Webinar and Office Hours Series for IDEA Funding Available

Updates
ESS Program Management is pleased to resume the 2025 webinar and office hours series for IDEA funding.

INTERNAL PD INFO: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Featuring Dr. Sue Wolf

Updates
The ADE/ESS Academic Achievement and Inclusive Practices unit is pleased to announce professional learning opportunities for traumatic brain injury (TBI) featuring Dr. Sue Wolf from Empowerment Research.