Academic Achievement Blog

Teacher Evaluation Affirmations

  • Fri, Dec 16 2022

During the legislative session of 2022 the legislature repealed A.R.S. 15-952 as part of the K-12 Budget Reconciliation Bill that was signed by Governor Doug Ducey.  Due to this repeal an LEA will no longer be required to submit an Affirmation of Teacher Evaluations by February 1st to the Educator and School Excellence Unit.  The repeal of 15-592 though does not remove the evaluation requirements of the LEA for certificated teachers as required under A.R.S. 15-537.

October 2022 ESE Newsletter

  • Wed, Oct 5 2022

This month's edition includes insightful information on the Stronger Connections Competitive Grant program , TitleIAdmin.com, and other important topics. 

August 2022 ESE Newsletter: Welcome Back Edition!

  • Tue, Aug 2 2022

It is that time again when our halls and classrooms are full of energy, laughter, and learning.

July 2022 ESE Newsletter: Special Edition

  • Tue, Jul 5 2022

This month is a special edition featuring news and updates from our Title IV-A Team!

Issue 1.13 ESE February Newsletter

  • Tue, Feb 8 2022

This month’s newsletter is packed full of valuable information.

Statement of Assurance - Teacher Evaluation is in EMAC!

  • Mon, Jan 10 2022

The due date for submissions to ADE is on or before February 1, 2022.

Issue 1.12 ESE December Newsletter

  • Mon, Dec 13 2021

December's ESE newsletter edition has some extremely important information and resources for reporting accurate poverty data which will impact your funding for next year, FY23. Please take time to review the poverty data articles and resource links. 

Issue 1.11 ESE November Newsletter

  • Wed, Nov 3 2021

Welcome to the ESE November Newsletter!

In this month's issue, we highlight important unit updates and events including ESSA Conference call for workshop proposals and student showcase's. 

2022 ESSA Conference Newsletter

  • Thu, Oct 7 2021

This newsletter contains important information regarding changes being made to the 2022 ESSA Conference, registration, RFPs for presenters, and the student showcase.

Waiver Approved for FY21 Carryover and FY20 Period of Availability

  • Fri, Aug 13 2021

As a result of the ongoing challenges related to the novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the U.S. Department of Education has granted Arizona and its subgrantees a waiver, pursuant to section 8401 of the Elementary and

Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA).