Post School Outcomes

Each public education agency (PEA) serving transition-aged students with disabilities must annually participate in the Post School Outcomes (PSO) Survey. This survey, consisting of 14 questions, is administered to students who have exited high school to assess their engagement in post-secondary education, training, or employment. The data collected from the PSO Survey enables comprehensive analysis and enhancement of secondary transition programs at both state and local levels.

Important Dates

January 15: Student lists are available for review and updates.

June 1 – September 30: PSO data Collection season occurs annually.

Announcements

The Arizona Department of Education, Exceptional Student Services (ADE/ESS) provided a memorandum clarifying that for federally required data collections regarding students with disabilities. The Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) § 15-117 provisions, which outline that informed consent to parents is necessary to administer a survey, do not apply.

For more information, please review the memorandum released July 14, 2023.

If you have questions regarding the PSO Survey, please email the PSO Inbox.
If you have questions regarding the Parent Involvement Survey, please email the Parent Survey Inbox.

PSO Resources

Administering the PSO Survey

Register for our Secondary Transition 101 Online Courses – We have added PSO Training on how to administer the survey.

Arizona's PSO Survey Questions Fillable Copy (English Version) – PSO data collection protocol.

Arizona's PSO Survey Questions Fillable Copy (Spanish Version) – PSO data collection protocol with questions and answer options translated to Spanish.

Good Faith Efforts Infographic (English Version) – Contact attempts protocol for collecting accurate and comprehensive data about the students' post-school engagement.

Good Faith Efforts Infographic (Spanish Version) – Contact attempts protocol for collecting accurate and comprehensive data about the students' post-school engagement translated to Spanish.

Stay up to date with ongoing PSO updates, ways you can shape the PSO Survey, and highlights such as PSO Office Hours. The PSO Newsletter Wakelet keeps you connected to the latest announcements that support your PSO work.

Technical Assistance Resources

PSO Fact Sheet (English Version) – A brief overview of the Arizona PSO survey requirements.

PSO Fact Sheet (Spanish Version) – A brief overview of the Arizona PSO survey requirements translated to Spanish.

Definition of PSO Engagement Categories (English Version) – Definitions for the PSO data collection season (FFY 2018 to present).

Definition of PSO Engagement Categories (Spanish Version) – Definitions for the PSO data collection season (FFY 2018 to present) translated to Spanish.

The PSO Resources Wakelet now includes a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) column to help you navigate PSO requirements and processes. Explore more helpful materials on the PSO Resources Wakelet here.

Results from the Survey

Disclaimer: These IDEA Part B Indicator 14 data should be considered preliminary and are subject to change until the State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR) is finalized.

Arizona's Post School Outcomes (PSO) 2025 Survey Results PDF