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SPED DATA UPDATE: Teacher Attrition Survey is Now Open

  • Tue, Feb 1 2022  •
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability
    • Updates

Special Education Directors,

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 public education agencies in Arizona.

The survey is open and will close on May 4, 2022. Please see this memo for further details. Answers to frequently asked questions regarding the survey can be located online. For additional questions, please email the ESS Recruitment and Retention Inbox. 

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: New ESS Discipline Data Collection XML Schema and application updates for FY22

  • Thu, Jan 27 2022  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

Due to upcoming changes to the FY22 ESS Discipline Data Collection (DDC) application, a new XML schema has been released for PEAs that wish to use the bulk upload option via an XML export from their Student Information System. Your student information system vendor will need to update your SIS to this new schema. ESS Data Management is distributing the NEW XML Schema to PEAs, and it is the PEA’s responsibility to deliver this new schema to their own Student Information System vendors. The XML schema can also be found on the Discipline Data webpage of the ESS Data Management website.

Website Update Announcement

  • Mon, Jan 24 2022  •
    • Hot Topics

We’re excited to announce our latest website update.

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: Update to Integrity Rule for FY22 -40066

  • Mon, Jan 24 2022  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

An update to an integrity rule for FY 2022 will be introduced into the integrity process on SPED data shortly. This rule is a continuation of our effort to further validate SPED reporting to ensure clean data for the state.   

A one-sheet integrity tool is available on our AzEDS SPED Reporting webpage for troubleshooting tips. It has been added to our SPED Integrity Rules Reference document and referenced on the FY 2022 ESS Data Reporting Updates document. 

Integrity Rule -40066

This rule will validate the submitted reference DescriptorID sent from your Student Information System matches the submitted SPED Least Restrictive Environment name. 

RECRUITMENT & RETENTION INFO: Reserve Your Spot at the Arizona Educator Job Fair!

  • Mon, Jan 24 2022  •
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability
    • Updates

Special Education Directors,

The Arizona Department of Education encourages our public education agencies (PEAs) to register for the Arizona Educator Job Fair to recruit new employees to your school community.

  • When: Saturday, February 26, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Where: Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel and Conference Center, 9495 W. Coyotes Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305
  • Registration: Click here to reserve your booth
  • Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 10, 2022

FY 2022 January Expenditure Reports (BUDG-25)

  • Thu, Jan 20 2022  •
    • Budget Hot Topics
    • Hot Topics

BUDG-25 reports for all school districts have been posted to the School Finance website.

SPED DATA INFO: Indicator 8 Parent Involvement Survey Opens January 18

  • Fri, Jan 14 2022  •
    • Parent Involvement Survey
    • Updates

Dear Special Education Directors,

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 18 via ADEConnect ESS Data Surveys. For more information, visit the survey web page.

Superintendent's Annual Financial Report (SAFR) 2021 & Database Posted

  • Fri, Jan 14 2022  •
    • Budget Hot Topics
    • Hot Topics

The FY2021 Superintendent's Annual Financial Report (SAFR) has been posted. 

The perpetual SAFR database has been updated to include FY2021 (now encompassing 2006-2021).

ESSER Newsletter - January 2022

  • Tue, Jan 11 2022

Catch all the tools and supports available ahead of the February 1st ESSER III deadline!

Transportation Routes Now Open for FY22

  • Mon, Jan 10 2022  •
    • Data Hot Topics

A.R.S. § 15-922 requires districts to submit transportation data. Please review the full post for details on how that data will be collected beginning in FY22.