The Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Data Management team is pleased to announce that the Special Education Data Dashboard (SEDD) application is now available to review data for the 2026-2027 school year.

The ADE/ESS Assistive Technology (AT) Team is excited to announce a year-long professional learning opportunity focused on Assistive Technology (AT) and Accessible Educational Materials (AEM).

Please see the attached joint memo from the ADE Exceptional Student Services (ESS) and ADE Educator Preparation and Certification sections. The memo provides guidance to PEAs regarding federal requirements for special education personnel and Grow Your Own (GYO) programs. The memo will also be

The Exceptional Student Services Data Management team will host the next live Special Education Data Updates webinar on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm.

This Copper Apple Award is for Santa Maria Middle School for their hard work, effort, collaboration, progress, and achievement this last school year. After the 2023-2024 school year, Santa Maria MS had a low C (60%) letter grade as a school. By implementing clear goals, expectations, best

The Arizona Department of Education is proud to celebrate Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School for their fantastic job of improving school culture and raising achievement. Since filling the role of principal two years ago, Chris Jones has set to work on improving the climate and culture of the

Mayer Elementary School is currently identified for Comprehensive Support and Improvement-Targeted (CSI-T). While Principal Phyllis Yazzie has only led the school for two years, she has worked hard with the instructional coach to implement changes that are already paying off. One of the key changes

Mammoth-San Manuel Unified District serves fewer than 400 kids across its K-12 system. Prior to being in Project Momentum, they had limited access to professional development. Through their collaboration with Project Momentum, they have received professional development in instructional strategies

Indian Oasis Intermediate School has shown great improvement over the last two years. In 2023, IOI had a ‘D’ letter grade and was identified as CSI-Low Achievement and aTSI. This year they have exited all federal identifications and have received a ‘B’ letter grade for the 2024-2025 school year. The

The Arizona Department of Education is pleased to award Ganado High School the first ever Copper Apple Award. The Copper Apple is given to schools that exhibit Excellence in Action through outstanding improvements in performance and letter grade. Ganado High School is projected to raise its letter