The ADE/ESS Academic Achievement & Inclusive Practices Unit and STAR Autism Support are collaborating to offer resources and professional learning opportunities to support PEA staff with free Virtual Learning Opportunities for the 25-26 School Year.

Data in AzEDS will be used to calculate ADM for Payment 3.

PHOENIX – With many Arizona schools now starting the new school year, a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that parents can withdraw students from offensive classes is prompting schools chief Tom Horne to remind parents of their right to ensure schools are concentrating on academics and avoiding inappropriate lessons.

ESS/Program Support and Monitoring (PSM) is proud to announce the release of the SY 2025–2026 Programmatic Monitoring Manual

PHOENIX – State schools chief Tom Horne issued the following statement rebutting an effort by Attorney General Kris Mayes to take credit for the end of a federal review of grant funding.

Back by popular demand beginning August 2025, 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, have organized a new year of monthly, low-cost professional learning webinars for paraeducators, related service providers (RSPs), teachers, administrators, etc.

ADE/ESS recently notified Transporting School Districts in fiscal year (FY) 2025 that they will be required to complete the Statement of Assurances annually.

Truth In Taxation Report Has Been Published

PHOENIX – State schools chief Tom Horne says recent comments made by Governor Hobbs’ spokesman that Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) staff are a “wasteful bureaucracy” are a reckless insult to state employees who are understaffed, under tremendous pressure and working hard to serve parents who choose the education that is best for their child.

Upcoming change for FY26 – Modification to Exit Code W3: Expelled or long-term suspension