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Resources and Information to Support Family Engagement During the COVID-19 Pandemic

  • Fri, Jan 29 2021

Resources and Information to Support Family Engagement During the COVID-19 Pandemic

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: New Integrity Rules for FY21: -40080, -40081, -40082, and -40083

  • Thu, Jan 28 2021  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

Four new integrity rules for FY21 will be introduced into the integrity process on FY21 SPED data shortly.  These new rules are a continuation of our effort to further validate SPED Exit Codes to ensure clean data for the state.  New one-sheet Integrity Tools are available on our AzEDS SPED Reporting webpage for troubleshooting tips, and the rules have been added to our SPED Integrity Rules Reference document.  These rules have been moved to the upcoming section on the FY 2021 ESS Data Reporting Updates document.

Waiver Granted for Fiscal Year 2021!

  • Fri, Jan 22 2021  •
    • What's New in Title IV-A?

The Arizona Department of Education Educator & School Excellence Unit is excited to share that the U.S. Department of Education has granted us a waiver for the 20-20-Portion Rule and the 15% Technological Infrastructure Rule for the FY21 Title IV-A requirements within the consolidated application.

FISCAL UPDATE: Ancillary Services and Group B Funding - Information Needed

  • Thu, Jan 21 2021  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

Arizona students with disabilities receiving special education services are reported into AzEDS to generate state funding as appropriate. Dependent on the disability, students with disabilities receive varying weighted totals under state aid. There is a fundable scenario that is not able to be reported into AzEDS at this time, which is comprised of students who require ancillary services but do not require special education instruction as outlined in A.R.S. § 15-769(D).

RECRUITMENT & RETENTION INFORMATION: Education Career Fairs Calendar

  • Thu, Jan 21 2021  •
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability
    • Updates

As part of our ongoing recruitment efforts on behalf of Arizona’s public schools, ADE/ESS compiles and updates a list of education career fairs happening at educator preparation programs across the country.

If your school is planning to recruit for special education teachers from out of state, we hope this list will make that task a bit easier for you. This list is available on the Arizona Education Employment Board website under the “Find a University Job Fair” icon.

INTERNAL PD OPPORTUNITY: Considerations for Completing Psychoeducational Evaluations in 2021

  • Thu, Jan 21 2021  •
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability
    • Updates

Please join us for a Lunch and Learn on Thursday, February 4 from 11:45 a.m.—1:00 p.m., when leaders from the Arizona Association of School Psychologists (AASP) present, “Considerations for Completing Psychoeducational Evaluations in 2021.”

As schools are working to support students’ learning in distance, hybrid, and in-person settings, they are also challenged with determining how to meet the needs of diverse learners, including identifying and making eligible those students who are in need of special education. Please join us as our presenters share considerations for completing initial and reevaluations in the current educational environment. Topics covered will include collecting additional data, SLD determination, and teleassessment.    

2021 Arizona Education Virtual Job Fair

  • Tue, Jan 19 2021  •
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability

Registration for job seekers is now open!

Looking for a job in Arizona’s schools? This an event you don’t want to miss! The Arizona Department of Education/Exceptional Student Services is pleased to bring together public school districts and charter schools from across the state of Arizona that are looking for their next amAZing hire at the Arizona Education Virtual Job Fair. This free, virtual job fair will connect you with dozens of districts and charters looking for amAZing applicants just like you.

You will be able to search for available positions, upload your resume, visit employer booths to chat with them via text or video, and find out about their communities and schools.

If you have questions regarding the Arizona Education Virtual Job Fair, email Julie Lenza.

Come and see the amAZing opportunities that Arizona has to offer!

https://www.azeducationjobfair.com/

SPED DATA UPDATE: October 1 Special Education Data Collection Closes on January 15, 2021

  • Thu, Jan 14 2021  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

To ensure compliance with federal reporting and program requirements for the fiscal year 2021, the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) is compiling data for student's special education data on October 1, 2020. Reports will be prepared using special education data that has been submitted by Arizona school districts, charter schools, and other public education agencies (PEAs) via their respective student information systems to ADE and has Passed Integrity in AzEDS accordingly. This system is a part of the October 1 Enrollment Data.

SPED DATA INFO: Updates When Reporting Students on an Institutional Voucher When Students are Attending a Neighboring Districts

  • Mon, Jan 11 2021  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

Vouchered students are normally reported by the district of residence (DOR) that is responsible for his or her education. In certain circumstances for students receiving services through an ASDB regional cooperative, a student may be attending a public school outside of the DOR.

SPED DATA INFO: Indicator 8 Parent Involvement Survey Opens January 19

  • Mon, Jan 11 2021  •
    • Parent Involvement Survey
    • Updates

All school districts and charter schools are required to annually administer the State Performance Plan Indicator 8 Parent Involvement Survey to parents of students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The survey will open January 19 ADEConnect ESS Data Surveys. For more information, visit the survey web page.