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DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT; Special Education Data Updates Webinar: Wednesday, September 18, 2024

  • Tue, Sep 3 2024  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

The Exceptional Student Services Data Management team will host the next live Special Education Data Updates webinar on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm.

  • Read more about DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT; Special Education Data Updates Webinar: Wednesday, September 18, 2024

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: FY25 October 1 Data Collection Phase I Training

  • Wed, Aug 28 2024  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

Annually, the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) is required to report special education (SPED) data to the federal government. The October 1 Data Collection (ODC) is part of that process and is required by all Public Education Agencies (PEAs).

  • Read more about DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: FY25 October 1 Data Collection Phase I Training

MONITORING INFO: New Guidance Materials for Initial Evaluation, Reevaluation, and Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) Available Online

  • Fri, Aug 16 2024  •
    • Program Support and Monitoring
    • Updates

ADE/ESS is pleased to release flowchart representations and reference documents for several evaluation processes: initial evaluation, reevaluation, and independent educational evaluation (IEE).

  • Read more about MONITORING INFO: New Guidance Materials for Initial Evaluation, Reevaluation, and Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) Available Online

INTERNAL PD OPPORTUNITY: Assistive Technology (AT) Consideration and Assessment Made Easy with Penny Reed

  • Fri, Aug 16 2024  •
    • Assistive Technology
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    • Updates

The ADE/ESS Assistive Technology (AT) Team is pleased to announce our 2024—2025 AT National Presenter series kickoff presentation, Assistive Technology Consideration and Assessment Made Easy, with Penny Reed, PhD. This presentation is intended for special education administrators, special education teachers, general education teachers, OTs, PTs, SLPs, and assistive technology specialists.

  • Read more about INTERNAL PD OPPORTUNITY: Assistive Technology (AT) Consideration and Assessment Made Easy with Penny Reed

Data Management Alert - FY25 Data Reporting Updates and Important Dates Document Now Available

  • Fri, Aug 9 2024  •
    • Data Management

ESS Data would like to inform you of important dates and reporting updates for fiscal year (FY) 2025. The FY25 Important Dates document is on the ESS Data Management web page. This email also outlines important changes for SPED data reporting for FY25, including new and upcoming changes within AzEDS and ESS applications overseen by ESS Data Management.

  • Read more about Data Management Alert - FY25 Data Reporting Updates and Important Dates Document Now Available

EXTERNAL PD OPPORTUNITY: Boost student confidence and perseverance with a FREE online course for K–12 special educators (offered twice in the 2024–25 school year)!

  • Mon, Jul 29 2024  •
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability
    • Updates

The Arizona Department of Education/Exceptional Student Services, in collaboration with the University of Kansas Research Collaboration, is offering the following free course as part of the College and Career Competencies Project.

  • Read more about EXTERNAL PD OPPORTUNITY: Boost student confidence and perseverance with a FREE online course for K–12 special educators (offered twice in the 2024–25 school year)!

INTERNAL PD INFO: Registration for the 2024–2025 Special Education New Director Symposium (SENDS) has been extended to August 1, 2024

  • Wed, Jul 24 2024  •
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability
    • Updates

The registration deadline for the 2024–2025 Special Education New Director Symposium (SENDS) has been extended to August 1, 2024.

  • Read more about INTERNAL PD INFO: Registration for the 2024–2025 Special Education New Director Symposium (SENDS) has been extended to August 1, 2024

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: Special Education Data Dashboard: Certification Open Today, July 22, 2024

  • Mon, Jul 22 2024  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

The Special Education Data Dashboard (SEDD) Certification opens today, July 22, 2024. Certification is due August 5, 2024, by 5:00 p.m.

  • Read more about DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: Special Education Data Dashboard: Certification Open Today, July 22, 2024

ADE PD OPPORTUNITY: Only 3 Spots Left! FREE ADE-Sponsored Professional Learning Can Enhance Your Students’ Self-Efficacy!

  • Mon, Jul 22 2024  •
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability
    • Updates

The Arizona Department of Education/Exceptional Student Services, in collaboration with the University of Kansas Research Collaboration, is offering the College and Career Competencies Project, a free, one-year professional development series.

  • Read more about ADE PD OPPORTUNITY: Only 3 Spots Left! FREE ADE-Sponsored Professional Learning Can Enhance Your Students’ Self-Efficacy!

MONITORING INFO: SY 2024-2025 Programmatic Monitoring Manual Now Available

  • Sat, Jul 20 2024  •
    • Program Support and Monitoring
    • Updates

ESS/Program Support and Monitoring (PSM) is proud to announce the release of the SY 2024–2025 Programmatic Monitoring Manual

  • Read more about MONITORING INFO: SY 2024-2025 Programmatic Monitoring Manual Now Available

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