PEAs should have most, if not all, special education data for students served on October 1 uploaded to SAIS by this date.
Teacher Evaluation and Implications for Special Education Webinar
December 22, 2014 By
The Arizona Department of Education/Exceptional Student Services is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar. We hope that you can join us for this learning opportunity.
Teacher Evaluation and Implications for Special Education
The focus of this webinar is to provide information on the new teacher evaluation. How this evaluation pertains to special education will be highlighted.
Date: Friday, January 16, 2015
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Space is limited.
Reserve your webinar seat now at https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/800267854.
Braille Code Changes Meeting: Collaborating to Meet the Educational Needs of Arizona’s Teachers and Students
December 11, 2014 By
We are excited to announce an interagency collaboration to develop an effective pathway for introducing the changes from English Braille American Edition (EBAE) to Unified English Braille (UEB). The approaching changes to the Braille Code require that those it impacts and those responsible for addressing those changes gather to plan for its implementation. We want to work as a community and to support the implementation of UEB and are inviting stakeholders to participate in an initial meeting on January 12, 2015 from 9:00-4:00 that will be held at the Arizona Department of Education Building, Room 312, 1535 W. Jefferson, Phoenix, AZ. A second, follow up meeting has been scheduled for February 9th, 2015 at the Flinn Foundation on 1802 N Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ if necessary to finalize recommendations made, and invite additional participants. To help us to strategically plan for the needs identified by the group, we have invited a meeting facilitator to help us collaborate effectively.
Some of the questions to be addressed at this meeting are:
- What is the initiative that is bringing about these changes?
- Who will these changes impact?
- What actions need to be taken as a result of decisions made?
- What additional stakeholders need to be included?
Lunch will not be provided, however time will be allotted to order in, or to go to nearby restaurants.
Event Locations: Arizona Department of Education Building, Room 312, 1535 W. Jefferson, Phoenix, AZ
Dates and Times: Session 1 January 12, 2015 Session 2 Feb. 9th 2015
Registration Deadline: January 1st, 2015
Registration questions please contact Abby Sanchez 602-364-3026 or abby.sanchez@azed.gov.
Please bring a laptop, tablet or braille notetaker if you need access to written material during the day. Also, indicate if you need materials in an alternative format and the format you prefer (large print, braille, electronic files, ASL interpreter, other).
Who Should Attend: Invitees
Contact: Suzanne Perry @ 602-542-2185
Next Meeting of Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP)
January 12, 2015 By
The purpose of SEAP is to provide policy guidance with respect to special education and related services for children with disabilities in Arizona. The next meeting is January 20, 2015, 9:30 am–3:30 pm, at the Arizona Department of Education/Central Office, 3300 North Central Avenue, 16th Floor, Room 104, Phoenix, AZ. If you plan to attend, contact the Arizona Department of Education/Exceptional Student Services for more information at 602-542-4013.
Meeting Arizona College and Career Ready Standards (AZCCRS) for Special Educators
September 10, 2014 By
Throughout the two-day workshop participants will have the opportunity to engage in whole group, small group, and paired collaborative discussions within grade level and content areas to refine collaborative practices between general education and special education and develop and write AZCCRS standards-based Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.
Training Outcomes:
During this two-day workshop, participants will:
- Expand understanding of the AZCCRS for ELA/Literacy and Mathematics in order to develop standards-aligned IEP goals aligned to the student’s AZCCRS present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP)
- Integrate research of how children learn to order to identify areas of need in the development of IEP goals
- Obtain a solid understanding of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to integrate learning into daily practice
- Develop and write standards-aligned IEP goals related to students’ needs as described in the PLAAFP
- Discuss and explore how to use and differentiate assessments based on students’ IEPs to inform instruction
- Explore and use readily available resources, tools, and evidenced-based strategies to support students with disabilities to access the AZCCRS in ELA/Literacy and Mathematics
Please bring laptop or iPad to the training if possible.
Presenters: Sharen Bertrando and Kevin Schaefer
WestEd’s Center for Prevention & Early Intervention (CPEI)
Elementary Emphasis:
January 7–8, 2015
Sheraton Crescent Hotel
2620 West Dunlap Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
Secondary Emphasis:
March 4–5, 2015
Sheraton Crescent Hotel
2620 West Dunlap Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
Breakfast and lunch provided each day for both sessions.
Registration Fee: $175 covers the two-day attendance.
Make payment payable to Arizona Department of Education.
Mail to:
Arizona Department of Education
Attn: Abby Sanchez
1535 W. Jefferson, Bin #24
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
*At the discretion of Arizona Department of Education staff, ‘emergency situations’ are defined as: Illness, accident, etc.
Who Should Attend: Special education directors, special education teachers, and administrators.
Contact: Linda Mosteller @ 602-542-4469
TALK with ADE and SEAA MEETINGS – Friday, January 9
January 7, 2015 By
TALK WITH ADE AND SEAA MEETINGS
January 9, 2015
SEAA Meeting, 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM
Talk with ADE Meeting, 9:45 AM – 11:00 AM
There are two ways to attend the Talk with ADE (attached agenda) and SEAA meetings. You can attend the meetings in person or join the meetings via webinar.
If you are attending the meetings in person
RSVP to maria.durazo@azed.gov.
If you are joining the meetings via webinar
The meetings also will be available by webinar, which allows for remote participation using your computer and telephone (or only the telephone). Read the instructions below to participate remotely. Note that advance registration is required.
Webinar registration for Talk with ADE and SEAA meetings on Friday, January 9, 2015, 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM MST at:
https://student.gototraining.com/r/187990463715285248
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information and directions on how to join the meetings. Space is limited.
SPED07 report is Available
September 5, 2014 By
The first SPED07 report is available for PEAs that have submitted a signed verification letter.
ESS Census Verification Signature Page Due
September 5, 2014 By
All signed verification letters are due in the ESS Data Management office. Submitted counts cannot be corrected after this date.
National Inclusive Schools Week
November 13, 2014 By
Letter from Angela Denning
Submit your school’s inclusive activities
National Inclusion Week Flyer
What is Inclusive Schools Week?
Inclusive Schools Week is an annual international event designed to acknowledge the hard work and commitment of teachers, administrators, students, and parents in making their schools more inclusive, thereby significantly contributing to the development of a more accepting society.
What are the goals of Inclusive Schools Week?
- Celebrate the progress schools have made in serving a diverse student population.
- Acknowledge the commitment to schools, families, and communities in creating inclusive opportunities.
- Encourage reflection on how culture, policies, and practices in schools can promote inclusive education.
- Promote action to increase the capacity of schools and communities to meet the needs of all learners.
Why is Inclusive Schools Week important?
Inclusive Schools Week increases the dialogue on the importance of building inclusive schools and communities, where ALL students have full access to educational opportunities.
Theme: Inclusive Education: One School Community
As the diversity of learners within our classrooms continues to grow, the need to structure curricula, lessons, and activities that not only meet the needs of all students but also celebrate the diversity among those learners becomes critical. The resources we have will encourage and inspire movement toward a more inclusive community.
Plan:
To assist you in planning for the week, we have categorized the activities into three groups: (1) for classrooms; (2) for schools; (3) for communities. Within these categories, there are three levels of implementation:
1) Activities that promote awareness: These activities help create an awareness of the benefits of inclusive education.
2) Activities that build knowledge and skills: These activities reflect the importance of taking action.
3) Activities that influence the system: By changing policies, procedures, and culture in our schools, it is more likely that positive advances in inclusive education will become an integral part of the community framework.
There are also self-assessments, planning guides, group activities, ideas, and resources aimed at helping schools get organized and motivated. You can access further information at the following web link: www.inclusiveschools.org.
Talk with ADE and SEAA Meetings — Friday, November 21
November 20, 2014 By
SEAA MEETING AND TALK WITH ADE
November 21, 2014
SEAA Meeting, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Talk with ADE Meeting, 9:45 AM – 11:00 AM
There are two ways to attend the Talk with ADE (attached agenda) and SEAA meetings. You can attend the meetings in person or join the meetings via webinar.
If you are attending the meetings in person:
The physical meetings will be held at
Arizona Department of Education
3300 North Central Avenue, Phoenix
16th floor, room 101
Parking:
See the attachment for parking information. Remember to bring your parking ticket stub to the meetings to have it validated.
If you are joining the meetings via webinar
The meetings also will be available by webinar, which allows for remote participation using your computer and telephone (or only the telephone). Read the instructions below to participate remotely. Note that advance registration is required.
Register for Talk with ADE and SEAA meetings on Friday, November 21, 2014, 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM MST at:
https://student.gototraining.com/r/3821903880265737728
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information and directions on how to join the meetings. Space is limited.
