Special Education Blog

Data Management Alert: FY2024 Special Education Data Dashboard

  • Thu, May 9 2024  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

The Special Education Data Dashboard (SEDD) opens today, May 8, 2024. SEDD is a comprehensive platform for Public Education Agencies (PEAs) to securely access federally mandated special education and statewide public data with redaction features. Through this application, PEAs enter, review, and certify special education data required under Section 618 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

OPERATIONS INFO: FY 25 Special Education Program Approval Application Opens on May 8, 2024

  • Tue, May 7 2024  •
    • Updates

The ADE/ESS Special Education Program Approval System for the 2024–2025 school year opens on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. ESS plans to have all Private Special Education Schools, Emotional Disabilities-Public (ED-P) programs, and Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs) that wish to operate for the fiscal year 2025 reviewed and approved by June 15, 2024.

INTERNAL PD INFO: Free Professional Learning Series, "Sparking Curiosity with Problem Solving: Raising Student Voice"

  • Tue, May 7 2024  •
    • Updates

The ADE/ESS/Academic Achievement and Inclusive Practices team is excited to announce a free, virtual, professional learning opportunity for educators and administrators: “Sparking Curiosity with Problem-Solving: Raising Student Voice.” Come learn about a professional learning series for the 2024–2025 school year that offers in-person training and on-site coaching. This presentation is designed for general and special education teachers and administrators.

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: FY24 AzEDS and SEDD Reporting for Secure Care Facilities

  • Mon, May 6 2024  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

Pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 618, Public Education Agencies (PEAs), including secure care facilities, must report exit and discipline information for students with disabilities in addition to SPED participation. 

RECRUITMENT & RETENTION INFO: Registration for the 2024–2025 Special Education New Director Symposium is now open!

  • Fri, May 3 2024  •
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability
    • Updates

ADE/ESS is pleased to announce that registration for the 2024 Special Education New Director Symposium (SENDS) is now open!

RECRUITMENT & RETENTION INFO: Adapted PE Survey On Behalf of the Lead OT/PT Community of Practice

  • Fri, May 3 2024  •
    • Updates

The Lead OT/PT Community of Practice is conducting a survey about the prevalence and roles of Adapted Physical Education (APE) teachers in Arizona.

INTERNAL PD INFO: Traumatic Brain Injury Summer Conference

  • Tue, Apr 30 2024  •
    • Updates

Join ADE and Empowerment Research for a free virtual summer conference series, June 17-20, 2024, from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.  

OPERATIONS INFO: FY25 Approved Private Special Education Schools Updates

  • Tue, Apr 30 2024  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

Please see the following updates for Approved Private Special Education Schools in FY 25.

INTERNAL PD INFO: Three Exciting Opportunities for the 2024 IDEA Conference

  • Mon, Apr 29 2024  •
    • IDEA Conference
    • Updates

ADE/ESS is thrilled to present three exciting opportunities connected to this year's IDEA Conference.

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: Special Education Data Updates Webinar: Wednesday, May 15, 2024

  • Fri, Apr 19 2024  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

The Exceptional Student Services Data Management team will host the next live Special Education Data Updates webinar on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm.