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DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: NEW Home-based vs. Homeschooled vs. Homebound Guidance Document

  • Wed, Mar 16 2022  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT

NEW Home-based vs. Homeschooled vs. Homebound Guidance Document

A new guidance document identifying the key differences between reporting Home-based vs. Homeschooled vs. Homebound students is now available on our AzEDS SPED Reporting page, under Tools and Resources.

PUBLIC NOTICE INFO: Public Notice, Comment, and Hearing Period for the FFY 2022 IDEA Part B State Application and Proposed Early Childhood Special Education Transition Policy and Procedures

  • Mon, Mar 14 2022  •
    • Updates

Special Education Directors,

Please see the following public notice, comment, and hearing period information for the IDEA Part B State Application and Proposed Early Childhood Special Education Transition Policy and Procedures.

Federal Fiscal Year 2022 IDEA Part B State Application

The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) will apply soon for federal funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. This application document serves as the basis for the operation and administration of activities to carry out the requirements of Part B of the IDEA.  As part of the public participation process set forth in the IDEA Part B regulations at 34 CFR § 300.165 and in section 441(b)(7) of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) ((20 U.S.C. 1232d(b)(7)), the State must publish its Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2022 IDEA Part B Application and allow public comment.

INTERNAL PD INFO: “Want to ‘Make’ a Difference? Promote ParticipATion with Easily Found Materials!” with Judith Schoonover

  • Mon, Mar 14 2022  •
    • Updates
    • Assistive Technology Upcoming Events
    • Assistive Technology

Special Education Directors,

The ADE/ESS Assistive Technology (AT) team is excited to announce our first in-person professional learning opportunities of the 2021–2022 AT Builders National Presenter Series with Judith Schoonover for special educators and related service providers.

“Want to ‘Make’ a Difference? Promote ParticipATion with Easily Found Materials!” with Judith Schoonover.  

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: Update to Integrity Rule for FY22 -40031

  • Wed, Mar 9 2022  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT

Update to Integrity Rule for FY 2022: -40031

An update to an integrity rule for FY 2022 will be introduced into the integrity process on SPED data shortly. This rule is a continuation of our effort to further validate SPED reporting to ensure clean data for the state.   

A one-sheet Integrity Tool is available on our AzEDS SPED Reporting webpage for troubleshooting tips. An updated error message has been added to our SPED Integrity Rules Reference document and the change is referenced on the FY 2022 ESS Data Reporting Updates document. 

Transportation Route Submission Reminder

  • Wed, Mar 9 2022  •
    • Data Hot Topics

The window for districts (not charters) to submit transportation data is scheduled to close at 5pm on 3/21/22. For additional information, please review the full post. 

Funding Opportunity!

  • Tue, Mar 8 2022

Safe and Healthy Students Funding Opportunity

ESSER Newsletter - March 2022

  • Mon, Mar 7 2022

Submit Safe Return to In-Person Learning Plans via EMAC and join our webinar on March 14th to learn about ESSER Data reporting submission requirements 

March Data Capture Reminder

  • Wed, Mar 2 2022  •
    • Data Hot Topics

March's data capture for the April payment is scheduled for 3/8/22 at 5pm. Please review the full post for additional details and reminders. 

INTERNAL PD INFO: A New Cohort of the Arizona Professional Learning Series is Now Open!

  • Wed, Mar 2 2022  •
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability
    • Updates

Special Education Directors,

Please see the announcement below for an exciting professional learning opportunity.

Announcing the Arizona Professional Learning Series

An Opportunity for Public Education Agencies

The ADE/ESS Arizona Professional Learning Series (AZPLS) provides district and school teams with a systemic method for achieving systems change in aligning state, district, and school site efforts to impact literacy achievement for all students and to close the literacy achievement gap for students with specific learning disabilities. 

FY 2022 March Expenditure Reports (BUDG-25)

  • Wed, Mar 2 2022  •
    • Budget Hot Topics
    • Hot Topics

BUDG-25 reports for all school districts have been posted to the School Finance website.