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ENROLLMENT INFO: Clarification on Certificates of Educational Convenience A and Unorganized Territories

ENROLLMENT INFO: Clarification on Certificates of Educational Convenience A and Unorganized Territories

May 1, 2025
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Operations
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Arizona school districts (districts) are boundaries of land recognized by the United States Census Bureau where respective districts are responsible for enrolling potential students within the district’s boundaries. Any geographic areas not identified within a district’s boundaries are considered unorganized territories. Families residing in unorganized territories may enroll in districts through a certificate of educational convenience (CEC). The attached memorandum seeks to clarify certificates of educational convenience for preschool children with disabilities who reside in unorganized territories.

Education department DEI compliance website is live

Education department DEI compliance website is live

April 29, 2025

PHOENIX – A page on the Arizona Department of Education (AZED) website has been established to list the districts and charter operators that have or have not certified compliance with new federal guidance regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs.

INTERNAL PD INFO: Multi-Tier Behavior Supports (MTBS) Year 1, Apply Now!

INTERNAL PD INFO: Multi-Tier Behavior Supports (MTBS) Year 1, Apply Now!

April 25, 2025
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Professional Learning and Sustainability
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Multi-Tier Behavior Supports (MTBS) is a three-year training series that will assist district, charter, or school teams in developing a school-wide approach to positive behavior management practices.

Horne critical of Phoenix Union board for rejection of safety officers

Horne critical of Phoenix Union board for rejection of safety officers

April 24, 2025

PHOENIX – A recent vote by the Phoenix Union High School District (PXU) governing board rejecting requests of two high schools’ administrators and employees for armed officers was an error and puts those campuses at risk, according to State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne.

Data Management Alert: SEDD Application Information

Data Management Alert: SEDD Application Information

April 23, 2025
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Data Management
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The Special Education Data Dashboard (SEDD) is scheduled to open on May 7, 2025. SEDD is a comprehensive platform for Public Education Agencies (PEAs) to securely access federally mandated special education and statewide public data with redaction features. Through this application, PEAs enter, review, and certify special education data required under Section 618 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).