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FUNDING INFO: FY2022 IDEA Statement of Assurances and IDEA Grant Updates

  • Thu, Feb 25 2021  •
    • Program Management
    • Updates

Please see the this memo to review changes to the upcoming grant cycle for IDEA Basic and IDEA Preschool (IDEA Consolidated).

INTERNAL PD OPPORTUNITY: March IDEA Conference Sessions Now Available

  • Mon, Feb 22 2021  •
    • Training
    • Updates

Special Education Directors,
Please see below for the IDEA Conference offerings in March

FUNDING INFO: FY 2021 High-Cost Child Claims Updates

  • Mon, Feb 22 2021  •
    • Program Management
    • Updates

Please review the attached memo for information on how to apply for a High-Cost Child Claim.

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: AzEDS SPED Integrity Rule Update -40071

  • Mon, Feb 22 2021  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

An enhancement to Integrity Rule -40071 will be introduced into the integrity process on FY21 SPED data shortly. This update is a continuation of our effort to ensure clean data for the state. Updated one-sheet Integrity Tools are available on our AzEDS SPED Reporting webpage for troubleshooting tips, and the rule has been updated on our SPED Integrity Rules Reference document. 

Digital Learning Day- February 25, 2021

  • Mon, Feb 8 2021

Please join Title IV-A in celebrating the 10th anniversary of All4Ed's Digital Learning Day on February 25, 2021. 

FUNDING INFO: Preliminary FY2022 IDEA Allocations Posted

  • Wed, Feb 3 2021  •
    • Program Management
    • Updates

Please review the FY22 Preliminary IDEA Allocation Memo for updates from the ESS Program Management team regarding the IDEA Consolidated-Entitlement funding application.

INTERNAL PD OPPORTUNITY: Comprehensive Assessment for SLI Eligibility: Research, Regulations, and Resources

  • Wed, Feb 3 2021  •
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability
    • Updates

ESS is excited to announce a unique professional learning opportunity for speech-language pathologists. Please share information about this free webinar with your SLPs.

Comprehensive Assessment for SLI Eligibility: Research, Regulations, and Resources

Updated School Security Requests Memo for FY22 Title IV-A Grants

  • Wed, Feb 3 2021

The Title IV-A Team has updated the School Security Request Memo for FY22 to include an equitable emphasis on student voice and holistic analysis of School Safety/Risk strategies for LEAs that wish to purchase school security measures. 
 

SPED DATA UPDATE: Teacher Attrition Survey is Now Open

  • Mon, Feb 1 2021  •
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability
    • Data Management
    • Updates

ESS collects data each year through the Teacher Attrition Survey to make informed decisions about recruitment and retention efforts in Arizona. Participation in the survey is mandatory for all district and charter schools in Arizona.

Updated School Security Requests Memo for FY22 Title IV-A Grants

  • Fri, Jan 29 2021

The Title IV-A Team has updated the School Security Request Memo for FY22 to include an equitable emphasis on student voice and holistic analysis of School Safety/Risk strategies for LEAs that wish to purchase school security measures.