Educational Services and Resources
Exceptional Student Services
Mission Statement
To promote the development and implementation of quality education for students with disabilities.
| Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) |
The Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) Unit supports the Arizona State Department of Education (ADE) and Public Education Agencies (PEAs) in taking steps to recruit, hire, and retain highly-qualified special education teachers and related service personnel. Additionally, CSPD offers professional development for schools to improve knowledge, skills, and services for staff to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
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| Dispute Resolution |
The Dispute Resolution Unit offers resources for parents and school personnel who require assistance with special education related disputes.
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| Funding Unit |
The Funding Unit manages all grants, contracts, procurements, data collection, and budgeting for Exceptional Student Services.
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| Program Support & Monitoring |
The Program Support Unit provides technical assistance and monitoring to all public education agencies and approved private special education schools in the state.
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| Special Projects |
The Special Projects Unit is comprised of Alternate Assessment, Assistive Technology, Child Find, Parent Information Network, Secondary Transition, Secure Care, and Traumatic Brain Injury.
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| State and Federal Initiatives |
The State and Federal Initiatives Unit encompasses Accessible Instructional Materials, Approved Private Schools, ED-P Programs, PEA Determinations, Residential and Institutional Vouchers, and Surrogate Parents.
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| Flagstaff Office |
The Flagstaff Office supports special education programs in Northern Arizona's school districts and charter schools in Apache, Coconino, Gila, Mohave, Navajo, and Yavapai counties.
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| Tucson Office |
The Tucson Office supports special education programs in Southern Arizona's school districts and charter schools in Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima, Southern Pinal, and Santa Cruz counties.
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| Resources |
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State Performance Plan
School Year 2007-08 Public Reports
School Year 2006-07 Public Reports
School Year 2005-06 Public Reports
** A report on this indicator will not be available until Spring 2009
Presentations
Forms
Laws & Regulations
Publications
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Contact Information
Special Education Questions/Comments/Concerns? Email: essdesk@azed.gov
Exceptional Student Services
Arizona Department of Education
1535 West Jefferson Street, Bin 24
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
ESS Tel: (602) 542-4013
TTY: 1-800-842-4681
Toll Free: (1-800) 352-4558
Fax: (602) 542-5404
Colette Chapman, Deputy Associate Superintendent
State Director of Special Education
This page was last updated on
Thursday, October 29, 2009.
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