State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)
SSIP is a three-year process within differentiated monitoring that is designed to improve the outcomes for students with disabilities. Exceptional Student Services (ESS) and Public Education Agencies (PEAs) work together as stakeholders through activities and professional development opportunities designed to strengthen and monitor district, school, and classroom systems.
Current and Historical SSIP Reports
The SSIP is Indicator 17 of the State Performance Plan / Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR).
Arizona's State Performance Plan / Annual Performance Report
SSIP Plan for Positive Outcomes
Activity and Student Outcomes
SSIP PEAs
The following graphic represents the PEAs currently in the SSIP Process
SSIP Activities and Due Dates
The following graphic represents the activities for submission by the PEA's year in SSIP
Year 1 Documents & Resources
Year 2 Documents & Resources
After the first activity submission in SSIP Year-1, many of the forms retain information for use during subsequent submission periods, and so should be accessed and delivered through email attachment between the PSM Specialist and the Director of ESS activities at the PEA.
- SSIP Years 2-3 Contract Expenditure Form
- SSIP Tracking Form: Year 2
- Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) Diagnostic Tool
- Evidence-Based Practices: Tool and Process Presentation
- Evidence-Based Practices Walkthrough Tool Alignment
- EBP Process Guide: Before Walkthroughs
- EBP Process Guide: During Walkthroughs
- EBP Process Guide: After Walkthroughs
- EBP Examples and Non-Examples
Year 3 Documents & Resources
After the first activity submission in SSIP Year 1, many of the forms retain information for use during subsequent submission periods, and so should be accessed and delivered through email attachment between the PSM Specialist and the director of ESS activities at the PEA.
State Systematic Improvement Plan Contact Information
Please contact your ESS Program Specialist with any questions.
Page reviewed 07/07/26