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Registration is now open for the 2021 Title IV-A & B Symposium: “Expanding Horizons”

  • Tue, Apr 6 2021

Registration for the Title IV-A & B Symposium: "Expanding Horizons" is open!

INTERNAL PD OPPORTUNITY: April IDEA Conference Sessions

  • Tue, Mar 30 2021  •
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability
    • Updates

You can register by selecting sessions listed above or please visit the IDEA Conference web page:

  • The Professional sessions will take place on Thursday afternoons from 2:45–4:00 p.m.
  • Youth and Family sessions will take place on Tuesday afternoons from 4:00–5:00 p.m.
  • Participants must register 48 hours in advance to guarantee needed accommodations.

INTERNAL PD INFO: Harnessing the Power of YouTube to Support Language Development (Including AAC Users)

  • Fri, Mar 26 2021  •
    • Updates
    • Assistive Technology

ESS is excited to announce a third professional learning opportunity with Lauren Enders, CCC-SLP, on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 from 4:00–5:15 p.m. for special educators and related service providers.

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: New SPED Integrity Rule for FY21: -40085

  • Thu, Mar 25 2021  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

A new SPED integrity rule will be introduced into the integrity process for FY21 shortly. This new rule is a continuation of our effort to further validate Tuition Payer codes to ensure clean data for the state. A new one-sheet Integrity Tool is available on our AzEDS SPED Reporting webpage for troubleshooting tips, and the rule has been added to our SPED Integrity Rules Reference document. This rule has been updated from the upcoming section in the FY 2021 ESS Data Reporting Updates document. 

Integrity Rule -40085 

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: New Integrity Rule for FY21: -10133

  • Tue, Mar 23 2021  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

 A new Average daily Membership (ADM) integrity rule will be introduced into the integrity process for FY21 shortly. Integrity Rule -10133 Students reported with Tuition Payer Code 7 (Students funded through other state formula programs) must have a SPED Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) reported for all dates of the Tuition Payer Code 7. 

Girls Who Code's FREE Summer Immersion Program

  • Wed, Mar 17 2021

Don’t miss your chance to join Girls Who Code’s free Summer Immersion Program for current 9-11th grade girls and non-binary students! Girls Who Code welcomes all eligible students to apply for their introductory coding program, and strongly encourages applicants who are historically underrepresented in tech including Black, Latinx, and  low-income students. Check out this flyer to learn more, or join an upcoming Girls Who Code webinar here. Fill out the quick application here before the deadline on March 19th!

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: ESS Discipline Data Collection application is now open.

  • Mon, Mar 15 2021  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

We are pleased to announce the ESS Discipline Data Collection (DDC) application is now open for FY21 SPED discipline incident submissions.  All disciplinary incidents that result in the removal of a student receiving special education services are required to be submitted in the DDC application.  The application will only accept incidents for students reported as SPED in AzEDS on the date of incident.  More information about the ESS Discipline Data Collection is available on our Annual SPED Data Collection webpage.

RECRUITMENT & RETENTION INFO: GETSET and SETTA Tuition Assistance Programs

  • Fri, Mar 12 2021  •
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability
    • Certification

GETSET and SETTA Tuition Assistance Programs

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: SPED Integrity Rule -40055

  • Thu, Mar 11 2021  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

SPED integrity rule -40055 is defined as follows:  

If a student’s SPED Exit Reason does not match the student’s regular membership Year End or Withdrawal Membership status, then report the discrepancy as an error. This rule is triggered for all SPED data effective April 1st of the fiscal year to capture mismatches and relevant data elements not reported. (See the SPED Exit Validation Matrix)

FUNDING INFO: 2021-2022 IDEA Part B State Application and Interactive Spreadsheet Available for Public Review and Comment

  • Mon, Mar 8 2021  •
    • Updates
    • Administration

The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) is applying for federal funding under IDEA 2004 for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.  The eligibility document serves as the basis for the operation and administration of activities to carry out the requirements of Part B of the IDEA. In accordance with 34 C.F.R. §§ 300.165 and 441 (b)(7), the federal regulations that implement the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) ((20 U.S.C. §1232d(b)(7)(B)), this application is posted for public participation and comment.