Post School Outcomes
Post School Outcomes
Each public education agency (PEA) serving transition-aged students with disabilities must annually participate in the Post School Outcomes (PSO) Survey. This survey, consisting of 14 questions, is administered to students who have exited high school to assess their engagement in post-secondary education, training, or employment. The data collected from the PSO Survey enables comprehensive analysis and enhancement of secondary transition programs at both state and local levels.
Important Dates
January 15: Student lists are available for review and updates.
June 1 – September 30: PSO data Collection season occurs annually.
Announcements
The Arizona Department of Education, Exceptional Student Services (ADE/ESS) provided a memorandum clarifying that for federally required data collections regarding students with disabilities. The Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) § 15-117 provisions, which outline that informed consent to parents is necessary to administer a survey, do not apply.
For more information, please review the memorandum released July 14, 2023.
- If you have questions regarding the PSO Survey, please email the PSO Inbox.
- If you have questions regarding the Parent Involvement Survey, please email the Parent Survey Inbox.
PSO Resources
Administering the PSO Survey
Register for our Secondary Transition 101 Online Courses – We have added PSO Training on how to administer the survey.
Arizona's PSO Survey Questions Fillable Copy (English Version) – PSO data collection protocol.
Arizona's PSO Survey Questions Fillable Copy (Spanish Version) – PSO data collection protocol with questions and answer options translated to Spanish.
Technical Assistance Resources
Definition of PSO Engagement Categories – Definitions for the PSO data collection season (FFY 2018 to present).
PSO One Page Summary (English Version) – A brief overview of the Arizona PSO survey requirements.
PSO One Page Summary (Spanish Version) – A brief overview of the Arizona PSO survey requirements translated to Spanish.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (English Version) – A collection of FAQ and answers regarding the PSO survey.
FAQ (Spanish Version) – A collection of FAQ and answers regarding the PSO survey. translated to Spanish.
For more resources, visit the PSO Wakelet.
Results from the Survey
Arizona's 2023 Post School Outcomes Survey Results
View the PSO 2024 Survey Results PDF
Previous PSO Survey Results
Arizona's Post School Outcomes (PSO) 2023 Survey Results PDF
Arizona's Post School Outcomes (PSO) 2022 Survey Results PDF
Arizona's Post School Outcomes (PSO) 2021 Survey Results PDF
Arizona's Post School Outcomes (PSO) 2020 Survey Results PDF
Arizona's Post School Outcomes (PSO) 2019 Survey Results PDF
Arizona's Post School Outcomes (PSO) 2018 Survey Results PDF
Post School Outcomes Contact Information
Email questions and concerns to the PSO Inbox
Join Our PSO or Secondary Transition Email List
Revision date 6/2/2025
