We’re excited to invite you to an exclusive event designed for Arizona’s special education leaders: the 2026 IDEA Leadership Preconference.

Superintendent Horn watches the busy activity of students at Desert View Academy Charter School in Yuma

The beginning orchestra class performs for parents and guests at Wheeler Elementary in Tucson

Superintendent Horne toured the campus of Los Amigos Elementary School and sat down to read to first graders.

Teachers and students received in-person training from ADE staff to help inner-city students raise academic outcomes and scored tremendously higher in standardized testing

Aakash O'odham students bring traditional culture and dance to the Youth Arts Month celebration at Wesley Bolin Plaza

Legacy Elementary Charter School in West Phoenix revels in students (and their families) having the option to choose the school environment that suits them best.

Cesar Chavez Elementary in South Phoenix triumphs in raising testing scores in reading, writing, and math in a culturally diverse, dual-language environment

Chinle Elementary receives National Blue Ribbon Achievement award for most improved progress in reading and math. Chinle's outstanding efforts from tests in reading, writing, and math were up 40% in reading, writing and comprehension and 32% up in math--one of the highest gains in the state.

We are thrilled to announce that professional registration is now open for Arizona’s 2026 IDEA Conference: Stronger Systems, Better Outcomes—for Every Student.