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INTERNAL PD INFO: Dynamic Assessment for School-Based SLPs/SLTs

INTERNAL PD INFO: Dynamic Assessment for School-Based SLPs/SLTs

February 12, 2026
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Professional Learning and Sustainability

FREE, virtual, after-school session. You’ll leave with free resources, tools, and strategies you can use right away to strengthen your practice of using Dynamic Assessment in the school setting.  

Horne announces new federal path to remove DEI from public schools

Horne announces new federal path to remove DEI from public schools

February 10, 2026

PHOENIX – The U.S. Department of Education has released new guidance that has the effect of ensuring Diversity, Equity and Diversion (DEI) elements are removed from public schools, according to Arizona schools chief Tom Horne.

INTERNAL VIRTUAL PD: Free Assistive Technology JOTs

INTERNAL VIRTUAL PD: Free Assistive Technology JOTs

February 9, 2026
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Assistive Technology

Are you overwhelmed by professional development? Don’t have time for a 90-minute webinar? We got you! Join the ADE/ESS Assistive Technology Team for our spring series, Assistive Technology: Just One Thing (JOT). In these quick 30-minute sessions, we will highlight a single assistive technology tool or strategy that you can use to support your students.  

Teacher shortage, academic improvement focuses of AZED – ASU partnership

Teacher shortage, academic improvement focuses of AZED – ASU partnership

February 4, 2026

PHOENIX - With the state’s teacher shortage at critical levels and with an eye toward improving student achievement, state schools chief Tom Horne is announcing a strategic partnership with Arizona State University (ASU) to expand access to high-quality instruction, strengthen teacher capacity, and improve student outcomes across the state—particularly in rural and high-need communities.

INTERNAL PD INFO: Professional Learning to Support Arizona Paraeducators

INTERNAL PD INFO: Professional Learning to Support Arizona Paraeducators

February 3, 2026
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The National Resource Center for Paraeducators (NRCP) and the Center for Technical Assistance for Excellence in Special Education (TAESE), in partnership with the ADE/ESS, are offering monthly, low-cost professional learning webinars for paraeducators, related service providers (RSPs), teachers, administrators, and other educators.