Post School Outcomes

Each public education agency (PEA) that serves transition-aged students with disabilities is required to participate in the Post School Outcomes (PSO) Survey every year. Students who exited high school are contacted and administered a 14-question survey designed to capture student engagement in post-secondary education/training or employment. Data obtained from the PSO Survey facilitates results-driven analysis and improvement to secondary transition programs at the state and local levels.

Important Dates

January 15: Student lists are available for review and updates.

June 1 – September 30: PSO data Collection season occurs annually.

The Arizona Department of Education, Exceptional Student Services (ADE/ESS) provided a memorandum clarifying that for federally required data collections regarding students with disabilities, the Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) § 15-117 provisions, which outline that informed consent to parents is necessary to administer a survey, do not apply.

For more information, please review the memorandum released July 14, 2023.

If you have questions regarding the PSO Survey, please email the PSO Inbox.
If you have questions regarding the Parent Involvement Survey, please email the Parent Survey Inbox.

PSO Survey Resources

Helpful Documents

Administering the PSO Survey

Arizona's PSO Survey Questions Fillable Copy (English Version) (PDF) PSO data collection protocol
Arizona's PSO Survey Questions Fillable Copy (Spanish Version) (PDF) PSO data collection protocol with questions and answer options translated to Spanish.

Technical Assistance Resouces

Definitions of PSO Engagement Categories Definitions for the PSO data collection season (FFY 2018 to present).
PSO One Page Summary (English Version) A brief overview of the Arizona PSO survey requirements.
PSO One Page Summary (Spanish Version) A brief overview of the Arizona PSO survey requirements translated to Spanish.
Frequently Asked Questions (English Version) (PDF) A collection of frequently asked questions and answers regarding the PSO Survey.
Frequently Asked Questions (Spanish Version) (PDF) A collection of frequently asked questions and answers regarding the PSO Survey translated to Spanish.

For more resources visit postschool outcomes Wakelet

Arizona's 2023 Post School Outcomes Survey Results

View the PSO 2023 Survey Results PDF

Previous PSO Survey Results

The ADE/ESS Secondary Transition Team is honored to recognize PEA staff for going above and beyond during the PSO data collection season. Thank you to everyone involved in PSO for your dedication to the post school success of Arizonan youth.

Post School Outcomes Contact Information

Email questions and concerns to the PSO Inbox

Join Our PSO or Secondary Transition Email Lists

Revision date 5/21/2024