ESS Data Management
The Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Data Management (DM) team is responsible for the collection, review, validation, verification, and analysis of Special Education data in Arizona as required under Section 618 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Beginner's Guide to Data Management
Are you new to a SPED leadership and/or data management role?
Check out the resources on the Beginner's Guide page for helpful information on where to start.
SPED Data Reporting & AzEDS
Find essential tools for submitting data on students with disabilities to Arizona Education Data Standards, including AzEDS codes, reporting guidance, integrity error tools, and more on the AZEDS SPED Reporting page.
Data Collection & Reporting
Survey & Assurances
Data collected through surveys is one of several ways to comply with IDEA 618 data and the State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report requirements. Visit the Surveys & Assurances page for more information.
Contact Us
With general questions, please contact the ESS Data Management Inbox.
Main Phone: (602) 542-3962