Special Education Blog

PS & Monitoring: Hot Topic Special Education Early Childhood Transition

  • Tue, May 2 2023  •
    • Transition News
    • Program Support and Monitoring
    • Updates

Recently, ADE/ESS has received many inquiries regarding special education Early Childhood Transition for children referred from IDEA Part C, Arizona’s Early Intervention Program (AzEIP). The attached Hot Topic is intended to provide guidance to address these responsibilities.

DATA MANAGEMENT : Special Education Data Updates Webinar Wednesday, May 17th

  • Wed, Apr 26 2023  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

The Exceptional Student Services Data Management team will host the next Special Education Data Updates live webinar on Wednesday, May 17th, from 2pm – 3pm.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION INFO: Change in Procedure Regarding Offer of Early Resolution in Response to a State Complaint

  • Tue, Apr 25 2023  •
    • Updates

Please see the attached Memorandum regarding a change in procedure to the Offer of Early Resolution in Response to a State Complaint.

Vendor/Exhibitor Application is Open for the 2023 IDEA Conference

  • Tue, Apr 18 2023  •
    • IDEA Conference

The Vendor/Exhibitor Application for Arizona’s 2023 IDEA Conference: Creating Connections and Strengthening Systems is open through Friday, May 19, 2023.

INTERNAL PD INFO—Implementing SB 1654: How Schools Can Successfully Meet the Law’s Requirements and Establish Seizure Action Plans

  • Thu, Apr 13 2023  •
    • Updates

The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) is hosting a free discussion on implementing SB 1654 (Seizure Safe Schools). During this session, participants will receive information about the law and step-by-step details for complying with the law, hear about training requirements, and participate in a Q&A session where submitted questions will be answered. In addition, resources about seizure action plans and seizure first aid will be provided.

Data Management Alert: Special Education Data Updates Webinar Wednesday, April 19th

  • Thu, Apr 6 2023  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT       

Special Education Data Updates Webinar Wednesday, April 19th 

   

The Exceptional Student Services Data Management team will host the next Special Education Data Updates live webinar on Wednesday, April 19th, from 2pm – 3pm.

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: FY24 Statement of Assurances Open for Submission

  • Wed, Apr 5 2023  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

FY24 Statement of Assurances is open for submission. The application is open until June 15, 2023.

 

Youth and Family Scholarship Opportunity for Arizona’s 2023 IDEA Conference!

  • Tue, Apr 4 2023  •
    • IDEA Conference

In partnership with the Arizona Department of Health Services, Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Program, ADE/ESS is excited to be able to offer scholarships for Arizona youth and their families to attend Arizona’s 2023 IDEA Conference: Creating Connections and Strengthening Systems.

INTERNAL PD INFO: Related Service Providers Seminar Series: Processing Speed and Executive Function with Sarah Ward, CCC-SLP - Register Now!

  • Fri, Mar 31 2023  •
    • Training
    • Updates

Special Education Directors,

Due to popular demand, this training has been opened up to general and special educators and administrators.

The ADE/ESS Assistive Technology (AT) team is pleased to announce the next in our Related Service Providers Seminar Series: Processing Speed and Executive Function with Sarah Ward, CCC-SLP. This course is intended for General and Special Education teachers, Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, School Psychologists, Counselors, and Special Education Administrators.

INTERNAL PD INFO: ADE/ESS 2023 Summer Math In-Person Professional Learning Opportunities

  • Thu, Mar 30 2023  •
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability
    • Updates

Special Education Directors,

Please share the following math professional learning opportunities with general and special education teachers who teach mathematics.