INTERNAL PD INFO: (New Date & Location) In-Person Regional Training Opportunities from Program Support & Monitoring

Earlier this month, ESS sent out information regarding free ESS/PSM in-person regional training opportunity being held throughout the school year. ESS has decided to add an additional training!

An additional in-person Guide Steps and Prior Written Notice (PWN) training has been scheduled in the Prescott area on April 1, 2026. Guide Steps will run from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and Prior Written Notice (PWN) from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. To register, please email Veronica Reza [email protected]

Please note that all sessions for the same topic contain identical content. To maximize training availability and accommodate as many participants as possible, we encourage participants to register for only one session per topic. Additional information about topics, dates, times, and locations are included below.

Guide Steps
This training focuses on using the Guide Steps technical assistance document to review a mock student file for compliance with IDEA and state requirements. Participants will practice navigating the Guide Steps, identifying compliance requirements, and reviewing supporting documentation. The training will also highlight Prior Written Notices (PWNs) as a common area of statewide noncompliance and provide an opportunity to discuss frequent documentation issues and applicable requirements.

Prior Written Notice (PWN)
This training provides an in-depth review of Prior Written Notice (PWN) requirements and ADE resources. Participants will examine common PWN compliance issues identified through monitoring activities, explore factors that contribute to noncompliance, and engage in interactive exercises using real-world scenarios to strengthen their understanding of PWN requirements and best practices.

Registration levels will be monitored, and adjustments to the session schedule may be made. If this occurs, registrants will be notified timely. 

If you have any further questions, please contact your PEA-assigned PSM specialist.