ESS Blog
Tue, Jan 13, 2026
High court weighing legal restrictionsPHOENIX – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne watched this morning’s
Tue, Jan 13, 2026
Are you overwhelmed by professional development? Don’t have time for a 90-minute webinar? We got you!
Mon, Jan 12, 2026
Reaction to State of the State addressPHOENIX – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne says today’s reaction by legislative Democrats to Gov.
Thu, Jan 8, 2026
AZ Appeals Court restores lawsuit against Mesa Unified DistrictPHOENIX – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is cheering a state
Wed, Jan 7, 2026
BUDG-25 reports for all school districts have been posted to the School Finance website. FY 2026 December BUDG-25 reports have been calculated using the FY 2026 December BSA-55 information.
Mon, Jan 5, 2026
DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT Special Education Data Updates Webinar: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Mon, Dec 22, 2025
DATA MANAGEMENT ALERTESS October 1 Data Collection—Phase III: Non-Reconciliation Webinar
Sun, Dec 21, 2025
The ADE/ESS Professional Learning and Sustainability team is pleased to offer an exciting “grow-your-own” opportunity for general educators who are ready to make a difference in special education.<
Fri, Dec 19, 2025
The $75 million additional funding provided by Arizona Senate Bill 1735 for FY 2026 will be distributed in two payments: $37.5
Fri, Dec 19, 2025
The first payment of the Free Reduced Priced Lunch (FRPL), District Additional Assistance (DAA), and Charter Additional Assistance (CAA) will be appropriated by Friday, December 26th.
Thu, Dec 18, 2025
Are you overwhelmed by professional development? Don’t have time for a 90-minute webinar? We got you!
Tue, Dec 16, 2025
The ADE/ESS is pleased to sponsor this event. There is no fee to attend. This presentation is a repeat of Amy’s September 2025 session.February 6, 2026
Mon, Dec 15, 2025
What if you had a clear, actionable roadmap for making inclusion thrive? That’s what you’ll find in The Way to Inclusion: Leadership Book Study.
Fri, Dec 12, 2025
We are pleased to announce that both the SPED73 and SPED07 reports have been updated and finalized to reflect integrity processing (State SPED, FED SPED, ADM, and Accountability) and data submitted
Wed, Dec 10, 2025
DATA MANAGEMENT ALERTSPED73 and SPED07 Report Update
Mon, Dec 8, 2025
Work to involve input from educators, other stakeholders PHOENIX – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is pleased that the state Board of Education has approved opening th
Fri, Dec 5, 2025
Updated Discipline Data Guidance Document Now Available
Tue, Dec 2, 2025
Threat to sue ESA over funds use is hypocritical PHOENIX – State schools superintendent Tom Horne says Attorney General Kris Mayes’ threat to sue the Department of Education over the opera
Mon, Dec 1, 2025
Please see the attached memo, which contains ADE guidance to assist public educatio
Mon, Dec 1, 2025
Are your staff looking for new professional learning on current special education topics? We have an excellent opportunity for them!
Mon, Dec 1, 2025
ESS/PSM is excited to announce that in-person regional training opportunities will be available this school year.
Tue, Nov 25, 2025
The SPED School Concurrency vs Federal Primary Need Indicator Guidance
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
BUDG-25 reports for all school districts have been posted to the School Finance website. FY 2026 November BUDG-25 reports have been calculated using the FY 2026 November BSA-55 information.
Wed, Nov 19, 2025
Office Hours To help you be more successful in the Reconciliation (Phase II), ESS Data Management is offering PEA’s the opportunity to meet 1-on-1 with
Wed, Nov 19, 2025
Touts efforts of multiple schools to raise student achievementPHOENIX – Using proven methods that emphasize rigorous academics in the classroom has pulled