The FY26 SEDD Webinar Video is now available. In addition to this, PEAs are now able to schedule a 1-on-1 meeting with an ESS Data Mangement specialist to help troubleshoot reporting issues.

PHOENIX – Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is levelling criticism at a rise in incidents of serious misconduct by school employees, noting schools must ensure they are reported immediately to protect children and comply with the law.

The Exceptional Student Services Data Management team will host the next live Special Education Data Updates webinar on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm.

All school districts, charter schools, secure care facilities, and the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (ASDB) are required to annually administer the State Performance Plan Indicator 8 Parent Involvement Survey to parents of students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP).

The window for districts to submit transportation Vehicle Inventory data is open until July 15, 2026.

ADE/ESS is here to help with professional development designed to support your staff, engage families, and bring more collaboration (and less stress!) to the IEP process. Each facilitated IEP training is offered at no cost, and is customized to your school or district’s needs, focused on communication and problem-solving.

PHOENIX – Flanked by state industry leaders, students, parents and educators, state schools chief Tom Horne celebrated the growing success of the Department of Education’s work to ensure career-ready students are prepared to take on high-paying skilled jobs.

Don’t miss this opportunity to sign up your new special education teachers for Teach Camp!

PHOENIX – Citing an unprecedented volume of requests from schools, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is urging state lawmakers and Governor Hobbs to approve legislation that would add at least $40 million to the current school safety program.

Students must be reported as Tuition Payer code 9 to AzEDS Portal