ESS Blog
Tue, May 12, 2026
The Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Data Management team is pleased to announce that the recording of the FY26 Special Education Data Dashboard (SEDD) webinar is now available for your viewing a
Mon, May 11, 2026
Urges schools to be open and follow the law on reporting
PHOENIX – Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is levelling criticism at a rise in incidents of serious misconduct by
Fri, May 8, 2026
The Exceptional Student Services Data Management team will host the next live Special Education Data Updates webinar on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm.
Tue, May 5, 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
Mon, May 4, 2026
The window for districts to submit transportation Vehicle Inventory data is open until July 15, 2026.
Thu, Apr 30, 2026
Start the 2026-2027 school year with stronger family partnerships, clearer communication, and a peaceful IEP experience for everyone at the table!
Thu, Apr 30, 2026
Career and Technical Education showing growth, successPHOENIX – Flanked by state industry leaders, students, parents and educators, state schools chief Tom Horne celebrated the growing suc
Mon, Apr 27, 2026
Mon, Apr 27, 2026
Unprecedent volume of requests for officers, counselorsPHOENIX – Citing an unprecedented volume of requests from schools, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is urging state law
Fri, Apr 24, 2026
CTEDs should be prepared to report students in a Regionally Identified High Need program* must be reported to AzEDS Portal with Tuition Payer c
Thu, Apr 23, 2026
BUDG-25 reports for all school districts have been posted to the School Finance website. FY 2026 April BUDG-25 reports have been calculated using the FY 2026 April BSA-55 information.
Mon, Apr 20, 2026
NEW INTEGRITY RULE: Integrity Rule -40105
Effective April 21, 2026, a new special education (SPED) data integrity rule will be implemented to validate preschool outcomes assessment score
Fri, Apr 17, 2026
To help districts and charters finalize their May 15th Expenditure Budget revisions, School Finance has put together updated preliminary annual FRPL, DAA, CAA, and Prop 123 one time funding apporti
Fri, Apr 17, 2026
Fri, Apr 17, 2026
Superintendent Horn watches the busy activity of students at Desert View Academy Charter School in Yuma
Fri, Apr 17, 2026
The beginning orchestra class performs for parents and guests at Wheeler Elementary in Tucson
Fri, Apr 17, 2026
Superintendent Horne toured the campus of Los Amigos Elementary School and sat down to read to first graders.
Fri, Apr 17, 2026
Teachers and students received in-person training from ADE staff to help inner-city students raise academic outcomes and scored tremendously higher in standardized testing
Fri, Apr 17, 2026
Aakash O'odham students bring traditional culture and dance to the Youth Arts Month celebration at Wesley Bolin Plaza
Fri, Apr 17, 2026
Legacy Elementary Charter School in West Phoenix revels in students (and their families) having the option to choose the school environment that suits them best.
Fri, Apr 17, 2026
Cesar Chavez Elementary in South Phoenix triumphs in raising testing scores in reading, writing, and math in a culturally diverse, dual-language environment.
Fri, Apr 17, 2026
Chinle Elementary receives National Blue Ribbon Achievement award for most improved progress in reading and math.
Wed, Apr 15, 2026
We are thrilled to announce that professional registration is now open for Arizona’s 2026 IDEA Conference: Stronger Systems, Better Outcomes—for Every Student.
Tue, Apr 14, 2026
Program would benefit all public schoolsPHOENIX – Governor Hobbs’ veto of legislation that would give parents access
Tue, Apr 14, 2026
The ADE/ESS Special Education Program Approval system for the 2026–2027 school year will open on April 13, 2026.