ESS Blog
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The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) provides the following notice regarding the public participation and comment process for the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2026 Individuals with Disabilities E
Wed, Mar 11, 2026
Fri, Mar 6, 2026
DATA MANAGEMENT ALERTFY27 Statement of Assurances, required for all Public Education Agencies, o
Fri, Feb 27, 2026
ADE/ESS is pleased to announce the release of the revised AZ‑TAS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Graduation o
Fri, Feb 27, 2026
DATA MANAGEMENT ALERTSpecial Education Data Updates Webinar: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Thu, Feb 26, 2026
The ESS Data Management team is pleased to announce the release of a new reference tool designed to support your work in resolving SPED-related integrity errors generated from student data submitte
Wed, Feb 25, 2026
Mon, Feb 23, 2026
We are excited to invite you to Arizona’s 2026 IDEA Conference: Stronger Systems, Better Outcomes—for Every Student, from August 18–20, 2026 with Preconference sessions on August 1
Thu, Feb 19, 2026
From Evaluation to Service Delivery: Research-Informed Practices That Empower SLPs to Navigate Tensions and Strengthen Collaboration with Marie Ireland
Thu, Feb 19, 2026
The Arizona Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ArSHA) will hold its annual convention on March 27–28 in Mesa.
Thu, Feb 12, 2026
Tue, Feb 10, 2026
Mon, Feb 9, 2026
Are you overwhelmed by professional development? Don’t have time for a 90-minute webinar?
Thu, Feb 5, 2026
DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT Special Education Data Updates Webinar: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Tue, Feb 3, 2026
The National Resource Center for Paraeducators (NRCP) and the Center for Technical Assistance for Excellence in Special Education (TAESE), in partnership with the ADE/ESS, are offering monthly, low
Wed, Jan 28, 2026
Wed, Jan 28, 2026
Are you concerned about the current rate of suspensions and expulsions at your school or district?
Tue, Jan 27, 2026
Tue, Jan 27, 2026
Thu, Jan 22, 2026
Northern Arizona University’s IHD Evidence for Success Disability Conference showcases effective, evidence-based approaches, high-leverage practices, and research findings that result in improved s
Thu, Jan 22, 2026
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 Indicat
Wed, Jan 21, 2026
We have some exciting news! Secondary Transition Regional Trainings are back, and due to high demand, we’ve added a Tucson training date in April 2026!
Wed, Jan 21, 2026
Are You Ready to Lead Inclusion? Let’s Make It Happen! Still wondering how to make inclusion thrive in your schools?
Tue, Jan 13, 2026
Are you overwhelmed by professional development? Don’t have time for a 90-minute webinar? We got you!