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Program Area: Office of Communications
PHOENIX – Citing the growing incidents of Fentanyl deaths and overdoses among Arizona school-aged children, schools chief Tom Horne has announced an initiative to supply schools with the anti-overdose drug Narcan and the creation of a statewide task force to address this growing crisis. He has also endorsed an effort to get free anti-drug awareness materials into all Arizona schools.
Program Area: Special Education
The ADE/ESS/Academic Achievement and Inclusive Practices team is excited to announce a free, virtual, professional learning opportunity for educators and administrators: “Sparking Curiosity with Problem-Solving: Raising Student Voice.” Come learn about a professional learning series for the 2024–2025 school year that offers in-person training and on-site coaching. This presentation is designed for general and special education teachers and administrators.
Program Area: Special Education
The ADE/ESS Special Education Program Approval System for the 2024–2025 school year opens on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. ESS plans to have all Private Special Education Schools, Emotional Disabilities-Public (ED-P) programs, and Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs) that wish to operate for the fiscal year 2025 reviewed and approved by June 15, 2024.
Program Area: School Finance
Budget forms for the upcoming fiscal year are typically published shortly after the state budget passes to incorporate any changes in state law. Since the FY 2025 state budget has not yet passed, School Finance and the Auditor General's Office are planning to publish preliminary budget forms to allow districts and charters to plan budget preparation processes and governing board meetings.
Program Area: School Support and Improvement
Program Area: Special Education
The Lead OT/PT Community of Practice is conducting a survey about the prevalence and roles of Adapted Physical Education (APE) teachers in Arizona.
Program Area: School Finance
School Finance announcement. FY2024 Vehicle Inventory is Open and Ready for Submissions
Program Area: Educator Retention and Recruitment
Program Area: Special Education
Join ADE and Empowerment Research for a free virtual summer conference series, June 17-20, 2024, from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Program Area: OELAS
Program Area: About the Department
Program Area: Special Education
Please see the following updates for Approved Private Special Education Schools in FY 25.
Program Area: Special Education
ADE/ESS is thrilled to present three exciting opportunities connected to this year's IDEA Conference.
Program Area: Early Childhood
How do I choose the right preschool/child care program
Program Area: Office of Communications
PHOENIX – State schools superintendent Tom Horne is praising University of Arizona president Robert Robbins and Arizona State University president Michael Crow for their handling of student protests and says K-12 schools that may be confronted with similar unrest should follow those universities’ model.
Program Area: Special Education
The information below is intended to provide guidance about requirements under IDEA Part B. It does not address every requirement contained in A.A.C. R7-2-405.01, and it is not legal advice.
Program Area: School Support and Improvement
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
and Integrated Action Plan
and Integrated Action Plan
Program Area: Policy Development & Government Relations
2021 Arizona State Board of Education's Policy Statement on Indian Education
Program Area: Assessments
