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Instructional Time Model (ITM) FAQ and Template - Updated 8/31/2021

  • Fri, Aug 6 2021  •
    • Data Hot Topics
    • Hot Topics

Instructional Time Models (HB 2862) - Guidance, FAQ and Template

Indigenous Arizona #7

  • Thu, Aug 5 2021  •
    • Indigenous Arizona
2021_OIE Blog

Bimonthly blog from the Office of Indian Education

Data Management Alert - Update to ASDB Student Reporting

  • Tue, Aug 3 2021  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

Due to the passage of HB2863 during the Spring 2021 legislative session, the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind (ASDB) is now considered a local education agency (LEA) for the provision of free and appropriate public education (FAPE), for the submission of data and other required reports, and for the provision of courses of study that lead to graduation with a regular high school diploma for all students enrolled in their campus locations. This status change began July 1, 2021 (fiscal year 2022).

This memorandum addresses specific areas of responsibility that will impact both ASDB and public education agencies (PEAs) that place eligible students at ASDB through the IEP and voucher process.

Updated ASDB Student Reporting guidance from ESS Data Management is available here.

MONITORING INFO: 2021-2022 Programmatic Monitoring Manual Now Available

  • Mon, Aug 2 2021  •
    • Program Support and Monitoring
    • Updates

Special Education Directors,

ADE/ESS is pleased to announce the availability of the school year 2021–2022 Programmatic Monitoring Manual on the Program Support and Monitoring (PSM) web page. The newly revised manual can be found on the PSM web page under “Resources.”  Please see this memo for more information.

EXTERNAL PD INFO: Interpreter Mentorship, Education & Training Opportunities

  • Tue, Jul 27 2021  •
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability
    • Updates

Special Education Directors,

ADE/ESS and The Interpreter Mentorship, Education & Training (IMET) Program are excited to offer two different training opportunities for educational interpreters. Please review both of the linked flyers for information on each opportunity. Information on how to apply can be found in the flyers and in the body of this post.

FY2021 In-Person, Teacher-Led Instruction Reporting FAQ's

  • Mon, Jul 26 2021  •
    • Data Hot Topics
    • Hot Topics

Districts and charters are required to report to ADE the number of days of in-person, teacher-led instruction that were offered to all students during the 2020-2021 school year.

Free Physical Education Professional Development Opportunity from the Arizona Department of Education Title IV-A Team!

  • Mon, Jul 26 2021
Arts & Physical Education Digital Summit

Free 2021 Arts and Physical Education Digital Summit

EXTERNAL PD INFO: STAR Autism Support Fall Professional Learning Opportunities

  • Wed, Jul 21 2021  •
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability
    • Updates

Special Education Directors,

ADE/ESS and STAR Autism Support are collaborating to offer resources and professional learning opportunities to support PEA staff with free Virtual Learning Opportunities this Fall. 

Emergency Connectivity Fund Program

  • Mon, Jul 12 2021

Funding to help schools and libraries keep students, staff, and patrons connected during the COVID-19 health emergency.

DATA REPORTING & VOUCHER INFO: Changes Related to the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind for FY 2022

  • Fri, Jul 9 2021  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

Special Education Directors,

Due to the passage of HB 2863 during the Spring 2021 legislative session, the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind (ASDB) is now considered a local education agency (LEA) for the provision of free and appropriate public education (FAPE), for the submission of data and other required reports, and for the provision of courses of study that lead to graduation with a regular high school diploma for all students enrolled in their campus locations. This status change began July 1, 2021 (fiscal year 2022).

This memorandum addresses specific areas of responsibility that will impact both ASDB and public education agencies (PEAs) that place eligible students at ASDB through the IEP and voucher process.