IDEA Conference Blog

Nominate Outstanding Individuals for Arizona’s Secondary Transition Services Awards

  • Fri, Mar 10 2023

On behalf of the Arizona Department of Education, Exceptional Student Services, and other partnering agencies, you are invited to submit your nominations for this year's Secondary Transition Services Awards, which will be presented at Arizona's 2023 IDEA Conference. 

Reminder: Deadline is March 22 for 2023 IDEA Conference Call for Proposals

  • Fri, Mar 10 2023  •
    • Updates

ADE/ESS is requesting proposals that represent your creative and research-based work. Session proposals are due Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

Arizona’s 2023 IDEA Conference: Creating Connections and Strengthening Systems—Save the Date and Call for Papers

  • Thu, Feb 2 2023  •
    • Updates

ADE/ESS is excited to share that Arizona’s 2023 IDEA Conference will be held in person from August 21–23, 2023, at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix. This year’s theme is Creating Connections and Strengthening Systems.

Arizona’s 2022 IDEA Conference: Exciting Updates!

  • Fri, Jul 8 2022

Arizona’s 2022 IDEA Conference, Rise Up: Reimagining and Transforming Educational Practices, is only a few months away.

Vendor/Exhibitor Application is Now Open for Arizona’s 2022 IDEA Conference

  • Thu, Jun 2 2022

ADE/ESS is excited to share the Vendor/Exhibitor Application for Arizona’s 2022 IDEA Conference

Youth and Family Scholarship Opportunity for Arizona’s 2022 IDEA Conference

  • Tue, May 17 2022

In partnership with Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs, ADE/ESS is excited to be able to once again offer free registration for Arizona youth and their families. 

Keynote Speakers and Registration Updates for Arizona’s 2022 IDEA Conference

  • Wed, May 11 2022

ADE/ESS is excited to announce keynote speakers and the opening of registration for Arizona's 2022 IDEA Conference.

2022 IDEA Conference Announcement: Call for Student Artwork and Transition Award Nominations

  • Fri, Apr 8 2022

The IDEA Conference Committee is seeking original artwork created by students with IEPs for display at this year’s IDEA conference. The IDEA Conference Committee is also excited to announce that nominations are now being accepted for this year’s Arizona Secondary Transition Services Awards!

2022 IDEA Conference Call for Proposals Due March 31, 2022

  • Fri, Feb 25 2022

ADE/ESS is pleased to request proposals for Arizona’s 2022 IDEA Conference, Rise Up: Reimagining and Transforming Educational Practices.

2022 IDEA Conference, Rise Up: Reimagining and Transforming Educational Practices in Person- Save the Date!

  • Tue, Feb 8 2022  •
    • Updates

ADE/ESS is excited to share that Arizona’s 2022 IDEA Conference will be held in person from September 7–9, 2022 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix.