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DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: Special Education Data Updates Webinar

Data Management
Updates
The Exceptional Student Services Data Management team will host the next live webinar on Special Education Data Updates on Wednesday, January 15, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

RECRUITMENT & RETENTION INFO: Tuition reimbursement program applications are now open! Due February 21, 2025

Professional Learning and Sustainability
Updates
The ADE/ESS Professional Learning and Sustainability unit is pleased to announce two “grow-your-own” opportunities for educators in Arizona public schools.

INTERNAL PD OPPORTUNITY: A Deep Dive into Speech Sound Disorders

Professional Learning and Sustainability
Updates
ADE/ESS is pleased to present “A Deep Dive into Speech Sound Disorders: Intervention Only” with Amy Graham, CCC-SLP, for a second time.

INTERNAL PD OPPORTUNITY: AT + AEM = UDL4Ever: The Perfect Marriage with Hillary Goldthwait-Fowles

Assistive Technology Upcoming Events
Updates
The ADE/ESS Assistive Technology (AT) Team is pleased to announce the third presentation in our 2024—2025 AT National Presenter Series AT + AEM = UDL4Ever: The Perfect Marriage, with Hillary Goldthwait-Fowles, Ph.D., ATP.

INTERNAL PD INFO: Arizona’s 2024 Post School Outcomes (PSO) Survey Results webinar

Updates
PSO Updates
The ADE/ESS Secondary Transition Team is pleased to announce a virtual webinar to review Arizona’s 2024 Post School Outcomes (PSO) survey results.

FISCAL UPDATE: 2025 IDEA Allocation Adjustments in Grants Management

Updates
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) allocation funding may be modified on the Fiscal Year 2025 IDEA Part B Consolidated funding application to reflect the revised allocation.

INTERNAL PD INFO: STAR Autism Presents: Making Inclusion Powerful

Training
Updates
Transform educational outcomes through evidence-based inclusionary practices with STAR and Links!

INTERNAL PD INFO: STAR Autism Micro-Learning Modules Now Available

Training
Updates
STAR Autism Micro-Learning Modules: Targeted self-paced learning opportunities designed to support educators.

INTERNAL PD INFO: TBI Professional Learning Opportunities Available

Updates
The ADE/ESS Academic Achievement and Inclusive Practices unit is pleased to announce professional learning opportunities for traumatic brain injury (TBI) featuring Dr. Sue Wolf from Empowerment Research for the 2024-2025 school year.

SPED DATA UPDATE: Guidance on Federal Primary Need Indicators

Data Management
Updates
Exceptional Student Services (ESS) has revised how federal primary need indicator reporting works in AzEDS to align with federal guidance on special education data disability reporting.