Special Education Directors,

The opening of ED-P applications (public entities) for the 2020-2021 school year has been delayed until June 1, 2020 to make internal changes to the application in preparation for next year. There will not be a definite due date until we get closer to the end of June...

Under the CARES Act, the U.S. Secretary of Education has increased authority to provide education waivers related to assessments, accountability, and reporting requirements. Arizona has submitted and received approval for two waivers:

This fact sheet from the US Department of Education responds to frequently asked questions related to the use of grant funds from the U.S

Generally, equipment and supplies purchased with Federal funds may only be used to carry out the purposes of the Federal program for which they were purchased and for intended Beneficiaries (2 C.F.R. § 200.403(a))

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) released the following guidance regarding how to calculate proportionate share for equitable services (and the provision of those services by school districts) for ESSER Fund-participating non-profit private schools:

Dear Special Education Directors,

Please join us for our next episode of the Thursday Afternoon LEarning Series, or TALES,  on Thursday, May 14, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., when we welcome special guest lecturer Jamie Valderrama, a national and international speaker and current Undergraduate...

AzEDS 6.0 UAT released

These virtual meetups are a chance for special education teachers across Arizona to connect with each other, collaborate and learn from one another, and to celebrate and share successes during this new educational landscape. Join our virtual meetups and connect with your colleagues to learn and lead from wherever you are in our state!

Governor Doug Ducey and the Superintendent of Public Instruction are honoring school nutrition specialists and school lunch workers across the state for their hard work to keep Arizona’s children fed all year-round, especially during school closures. To honor the important work of these frontline employees, Governor Ducey proclaimed today “School Lunch Hero Day” across Arizona.

Special Education Directors,

Are your staff and families experiencing challenges with student engagement and motivation during remote learning?

If so, please join us for our next episode of the Thursday Afternoon LEarning Series, or TALES, on Thursday, April 30 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. We welcome...