Please see this timely professional development opportunity from our colleagues in AZCEC, AZCASE, and SEAA.Join AZCEC, AZCASE, and SEAA in sharing ideas on alternative service models during the COVID-19 pandemic.This is an opportunity for Directors of Special Education to hear ASU Prep’s success on

ADE/ESS has received many questions regarding special education timelines during school closures associated with COVID-19. We recognize that, during this time, there may be challenges in meeting deadlines. Please see the this guidance document (Updated 4/1/20) that contains guidance on timelines, provided in good faith based on guidance from OSEP.

Special Education Directors,In acknowledgement of the existing school closure, ADE and SEAA have decided to cancel the SEAA and Talk with ADE meetings originally scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2020. If these meetings are rescheduled, ADE will communicate the new date via the Special Education

Governor Doug Ducey and Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman have announced the closure of all schools from Monday, March 16, 2020 through Friday, March 27, 2020.

ADE/ESS is pleased to announce that the State Board of Education has approved the new Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe Disabilities endorsements. The endorsements were developed with input from the ADE Certification Unit, Exceptional Student Services, superintendents, human resources directors, and

SEAA MEETING and TALK WITH ADE March 27, 2020 SEAA Meeting, 8:30 AM – 9:20 AM Talk with ADE, 9:20 AM – 11:00 AM There are two ways to attend the SEAA Meeting and the Talk with ADE: you can attend in person or join via webinar.If you will attend the meeting in person: Email Bekah Arrowsmith by COB on

Public Notice Regarding Application for Federal Funds under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA)The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) is applying for federal funding under IDEA 2004 for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. The eligibility

Special Education Directors,Beginning in the fiscal year 2021, the Arizona State School for the Deaf and Blind (ASDB) will no longer be reporting student-level data through Arizona Education Data Standards (AzEDS)  and a variety of other applications. The reporting responsibility for the students on

School District Special Education Directors,Many questions have been received by Exceptional Student Services (ESS) regarding whether unused proportionate share funds can be reverted to other activities under the IDEA entitlement grant after a period of time. ESS has finally received feedback

Special Education Directors,Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), each state is required to collect the number of removals for students on an individualized education program (IEP). This information is required to submit to the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and