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DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: October 1 Data Collection Phase II Trainings for FY 2026

  • Fri, Oct 17 2025  •
    • Updates
    • Data Management

October 1 Data Collection Phase II Trainings for FY 2026

SPECIAL EDUCATION INFO: ADE/ESS Statement on Federal Government Changes

  • Thu, Oct 16 2025  •
    • Updates

The Arizona Department of Education, Exceptional Student Services (ADE/ESS), recognizes the uncertainty that recent federal reductions in force within the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs may bring to education leaders across the state. We want to acknowledge the concern these national changes may cause and provide reassurance and clarity regarding Arizona’s unwavering commitment to children and youth with disabilities.

Horne: Closing schools tied to parents’ anger about woke ideology

  • Tue, Oct 14 2025

PHOENIX – State schools chief Tom Horne says promotion of woke ideology is a significant reason behind potential school closures in several school districts. He points to the latest effort by the Scottsdale Unified District to promote the transgender agenda among elementary and middle school students.

INTERNAL PD OPPORTUNITY: “AAC Essentials: What Every Educator Needs to Know” with Rachel Madel

  • Wed, Oct 8 2025  •
    • Updates
    • Assistive Technology Upcoming Events
    • Assistive Technology

The ADE/ESS Assistive Technology (AT) team is pleased to announce our second 2025-26 national presenter: “AAC Essentials: What Every Educator Needs to Know” with Rachel Madel M.A., CCC-SLP.

INTERNAL PD INFO: Professional Learning to Support Arizona Paraeducators

  • Wed, Oct 8 2025  •
    • Updates
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability

The National Resource Center for Paraeducators (NRCP) and the Center for Technical Assistance for Excellence in Special Education (TAESE), in partnership with the ADE/ESS, are offering monthly, low-cost professional learning webinars for paraeducators, related service providers (RSPs), teachers, administrators, and other educators.

Non-Fundable Intervals Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Tue, Oct 7 2025  •
    • Data Hot Topics

Non-Fundable Intervals Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Guide

FY 2026 September Expenditure Report (BUDG-25)

  • Tue, Oct 7 2025  •
    • Hot Topics
    • Budget Hot Topics

FY 2026 September Expenditure Report (BUDG-25) 

RELATED SVCS INFO: Updating Lead Related Service Providers Group Email Lists

  • Tue, Oct 7 2025  •
    • Updates
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability

Each year, ESS updates our contact lists of Lead Speech-Language Pathologists, Lead Occupational Therapists, Lead Physical Therapists, Lead School Psychologists, Assistive Technology Specialists, and Adaptive Physical Education Teachers.

Horne lauds AZ law requiring holocaust instruction

  • Tue, Oct 7 2025

PHOENIX – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne says today’s anniversary of the horrific Hamas attack on Israel is a potent reminder of the continuing need for Holocaust instruction and he is praising Arizona’s law that requires such teaching.

EXTERNAL PD OPPORTUNITY: Interpreting, Mentoring, Education & Training (IMET) Online Courses

  • Mon, Oct 6 2025  •
    • Updates
    • Inclusive Practices
    • Academic Achievement & Inclusive Practices

Registration Now Open: Interpreting, Mentoring, Education & Training (IMET) Online Courses