AZ-TAS Documents

The Arizona Technical Assistance System (AZ-TAS) documents were developed to assist school personnel and parents in the navigating through the special education process. Each document provides guidance on implementation of the legal requirements in the specified area and is reflective of current practices in the field.

Now Available

Prior Written Notice Revised May 2020

Extended School Year Revised May 2020

Evaluation Process Revised January 2021

AZ Qualified Professionals List August 2018

Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) August 2017

Dyslexia Handbook, a Technical Assistance Document to Support Families and Teachers March 2018

Manual de Dislexia. Un Documento de Asistencia Técnica para Apoyar a Las Familias y a Los Profesores Marzo 2018

Speech-Language Services in Arizona's Schools: Guidelines for Best Practice Revised April 2023

Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Revised December 2018

FAQ: Graduation of Students with Disabilities in Arizona’s Schools Revised January 2020

Students in Foster Care Receiving Special Education Revised March 2022

Certificate of Educational Convenience (CEC) Revised March 2022

Revised 4/1/22

From the Special Education Blog

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: FY24 Need Concurrency Matrix Update Mon, Sep 25 2023 Data Management, Updates

Previously, we only allowed preschool needs eligible for state funding per A.R.S. § 15-771(A) to be reported in AzEDS.

INTERNAL PD INFO: Special Education Check-In Meeting - Thursday, September 21- 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. Tue, Sep 19 2023

Please join ADE/ESS for the next Special Education Professionals Check-In on Thursday, September 21, 2023, from 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.