We’re excited to announce our latest website update.

An update to an integrity rule for FY 2022 will be introduced into the integrity process on SPED data shortly. This rule is a continuation of our effort to further validate SPED reporting to ensure clean data for the state. A one-sheet integrity tool is available on our AzEDS SPED Reporting webpage for troubleshooting tips. It has been added to our SPED Integrity Rules Reference document and referenced on the FY 2022 ESS Data Reporting Updates document. Integrity Rule -40066This rule will validate the submitted reference DescriptorID sent from your Student Information System matches the submitted SPED Least Restrictive Environment name.

Special Education Directors,The Arizona Department of Education encourages our public education agencies (PEAs) to register for the Arizona Educator Job Fair to recruit new employees to your school community.When: Saturday, February 26, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Where: Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel and Conference Center, 9495 W. Coyotes Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305Registration: Click here to reserve your boothRegistration Deadline: Thursday, February 10, 2022

BUDG-25 reports for all school districts have been posted to the School Finance website.

Dear Special Education Directors,All school districts and charter schools are required to annually administer the State Performance Plan Indicator 8 Parent Involvement Survey to parents of students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The survey will open January 18 via ADEConnect ESS Data Surveys. For more information, visit the survey web page.

The FY2021 Superintendent's Annual Financial Report (SAFR) has been posted. The perpetual SAFR database has been updated to include FY2021 (now encompassing 2006-2021).

Catch all the tools and supports available ahead of the February 1st ESSER III deadline!

A.R.S. § 15-922 requires districts to submit transportation data. Please review the full post for details on how that data will be collected beginning in FY22.

As part of our ongoing recruitment efforts on behalf of Arizona’s public schools, ADE/ESS compiles and updates a list of education career fairs happening at educator preparation programs across the country.If your school is planning to recruit for special education teachers from out of the state, we hope this list will make that task a bit easier for you. Review the Education Careers Fair Calendar to support your recruitment efforts this spring. The list is also available on the Arizona Education Employment Board website on the “Employer” page under the “Find a University Job Fair” icon.

We’re excited to announce our latest website updates.