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Due to upcoming changes to the FY22 ESS Discipline Data Collection (DDC) application, a new XML schema has been released for PEAs that wish to use the bulk upload option via an XML export from their Student Information System. Your student information system vendor will need to update your SIS to this new schema. ESS Data Management is distributing the NEW XML Schema to PEAs, and it is the PEA’s responsibility to deliver this new schema to their own Student Information System vendors. The XML schema can also be found on the Discipline Data webpage of the ESS Data Management website.
Program Area: Special Education
Special Education Directors,ESS collects data each year through the Teacher Attrition Survey to make informed decisions about recruitment and retention efforts in Arizona. Participation in the survey is mandatory for all public education agencies in Arizona.The survey is open and will close on May 4, 2022. Please see this memo for further details. Answers to frequently asked questions regarding the survey can be located online. For additional questions, please email the ESS Recruitment and Retention Inbox.
Program Area: Special Education
The Exceptional Student Services Data Management team will be hosting our next Special Education Data Updates live webinar on Wednesday, February 16th from 2pm – 3pm. Registration is required to attend: Register for Special Education Data Updates webinar.
Program Area: Special Education
Special Education Directors,ADE/ESS, in partnership with the Neurosequential Model Network led by Dr. Bruce Perry, is pleased to announce two exciting training opportunities for Arizona’s schools: the Neurosequential Model in Education and the Neurosequential Model in Therapeutics training programs. This train-the-trainer, capacity-building process provides educators and therapists with a comprehensive introduction to key concepts related to the developmental impact of trauma on the brain as well as examples and practical application of these concepts in educational settings.
Program Area: Special Education
Special Education Directors,The following is a free professional learning opportunity available to you and your staff.The Power of Strengths-Based IEPs with Carol KosnitskyThursday, March 3, 2022, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Program Area: Special Education
The ADE/ESS Professional Learning and Sustainability unit is pleased to announce two “grow your own” opportunities for educators in Arizona public schools.The General Education Teacher to Special Education Teacher (GETSET) program provides tuition reimbursement to certified general education teachers who want to pursue a career change to become certified in an area of special education. The Special Education Teacher Tuition Assistance (SETTA) program provides tuition reimbursement to paraprofessionals and educational interpreters that leads to special education teaching certification.
Program Area: Special Education
Special Education Directors,ADE ESS and Assessment are excited to announce a new professional learning opportunity for educators.Empower Students to Use Universal Tools in the 2022 State Assessments Platform (Grades 3–8)Wednesday, March 2, 2022, 4:00–5:30 p.m.
Program Area: Special Education
Special Education Directors, please see the following information:Research Opportunity: Elementary Self- and Career-Awareness StudyFuture Quest Island-Explorations (FQI-E) is a free online game-based curriculum that promotes college and career awareness, SEL, and self-concept for 3rd to 5th graders. FQI-E is universally designed and accessible to students with disabilities; it uses the evidence-based possible selves framework to help all students understand themselves, set goals, and plan expansive futures.
Program Area: Special Education
Special Education Directors,The ADE/ESS Assistive Technology (AT) team is excited to offer a free virtual professional learning opportunity by nationally known presenter Tony Vincent. Registration information is available below:
Program Area: Special Education
Special Education Directors,Please see the announcement below for an exciting professional learning opportunity.Announcing the Arizona Professional Learning SeriesAn Opportunity for Public Education AgenciesThe ADE/ESS Arizona Professional Learning Series (AZPLS) provides district and school teams with a systemic method for achieving systems change in aligning state, district, and school site efforts to impact literacy achievement for all students and to close the literacy achievement gap for students with specific learning disabilities.
Program Area: Special Education
DATA MANAGEMENT ALERTUpdate to Integrity Rule for FY 2022: -40031An update to an integrity rule for FY 2022 will be introduced into the integrity process on SPED data shortly. This rule is a continuation of our effort to further validate SPED reporting to ensure clean data for the state. A one-sheet Integrity Tool is available on our AzEDS SPED Reporting webpage for troubleshooting tips. An updated error message has been added to our SPED Integrity Rules Reference document and the change is referenced on the FY 2022 ESS Data Reporting Updates document.
Program Area: Special Education
Special Education Directors,The ADE/ESS Assistive Technology (AT) team is excited to announce our first in-person professional learning opportunities of the 2021–2022 AT Builders National Presenter Series with Judith Schoonover for special educators and related service providers.“Want to ‘Make’ a Difference? Promote ParticipATion with Easily Found Materials!” with Judith Schoonover.
Program Area: Special Education
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Program Area: Special Education
Special Education Directors,Please see the following public notice, comment, and hearing period information for the IDEA Part B State Application and Proposed Early Childhood Special Education Transition Policy and Procedures.Federal Fiscal Year 2022 IDEA Part B State ApplicationThe Arizona Department of Education (ADE) will apply soon for federal funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. This application document serves as the basis for the operation and administration of activities to carry out the requirements of Part B of the IDEA. As part of the public participation process set forth in the IDEA Part B regulations at 34 CFR § 300.165 and in section 441(b)(7) of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) ((20 U.S.C. 1232d(b)(7)), the State must publish its Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2022 IDEA Part B Application and allow public comment.
Program Area: Special Education
DATA MANAGEMENT ALERTNEW Home-based vs. Homeschooled vs. Homebound Guidance DocumentA new guidance document identifying the key differences between reporting Home-based vs. Homeschooled vs. Homebound students is now available on our AzEDS SPED Reporting page, under Tools and Resources.
Program Area: Special Education
DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT FY22 ESS Discipline Data Training Webinar ESS Data Management is hosting a training webinar for the ESS Discipline Data Collection (DDC) application on April 6, 2022, from 10:00am – 11:00am.
Program Area: Special Education
Special Education Directors:Are you concerned about the current rate of suspensions and expulsions at your school or district? Do you feel students are losing valuable class time due to disruptions and other behavior problems? Are teachers struggling to be successful with classroom management? Are administrators spending too much time dealing with discipline issues? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you might find the solution in Multi-Tier Behavior Supports.
Program Area: Special Education
DATA MANAGEMENT ALERTFY23 Statement of Assurances required by all PEAs opens on 4/13/22Under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), the representative body for Special Education for Arizona, Exceptional Student Services, is required to obtain assurances from public education agencies (PEAs) to attest that they are meeting the requirements under state and federal statute for special education in the state of Arizona.It is a requirement for all entities that are defined as public education agencies (PEAs) regardless if they get federal funds or not.
Program Area: Special Education
DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT Special Education Data Updates Webinar Wednesday, April 20th The Exceptional Student Services Data Management team will be hosting the next Special Education Data Updates live webinar on Wednesday, April 20th from 2pm – 3pm.
Program Area: Special Education
Special Education Directors,The ESS Program Management team has announced the FY22 webinar series of topics related to IDEA federal funding. Please visit the ESS Program Management website to register for each Zoom session and read session descriptions. The webinar series will take place on Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m.
