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INTERNAL PD INFO: Professional Learning to Support Arizona Paraeducators
The National Resource Center for Paraeducators (NRCP) and the Center for Technical Assistance for Excellence in Special Education (TAESE), in partnership with the ADE/ESS, are offering monthly, low-cost professional learning webinars for paraeducators, related service providers (RSPs), teachers, administrators, and other educators.
IDEA CONFERENCE INFO: Save the Date and Call for Papers for Arizona’s 2026 IDEA Conference: Stronger Systems, Better Outcomes—for Every Student
ADE/ESS is pleased to request this year’s conference proposals that showcase your innovative and research-based work.
INTERNAL PD INFO: Register to learn about Multi-Tier Behavior Supports (MTBS) Year 1
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.
EXTERNAL PD OPPORTUNITY: Building Confidence and Persistence through Self-Efficacy Instruction
In partnership with ADE/ESS, the College and Career Competencies (CCCs) Project invites you to participate in a free professional learning opportunity.
EXTERNAL PD INFO: Call for Presentations—2026 IHD Evidence for Success Disability Conference!
Northern Arizona University’s IHD Evidence for Success Disability Conference showcases effective, evidence-based approaches, high-leverage practices, and research findings that result in improved services, supports, and outcomes for persons with disabilities across the lifespan.
SPED DATA UPDATE: Parent Involvement Survey Open through May 31
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 survey opened on January 19, 2026, via ADEConnect Data Surveys and will close on May 31, 2026.
INTERNAL PD OPPORTUNITIES: Don’t Miss Out! In-Person PSM/Secondary Transition Training
We have some exciting news! Secondary Transition Regional Trainings are back, and due to high demand, we’ve added a Tucson training date in April 2026!
INTERNAL PD INFO: Virtual Book Study with the Authors of The Way To Inclusion
Are You Ready to Lead Inclusion? Let’s Make It Happen!
INTERNAL VIRTUAL PD: Free Assistive Technology JOTs
Are you overwhelmed by professional development? Don’t have time for a 90-minute webinar? We got you! Join the ADE/ESS Assistive Technology Team for our 2025-26 spring series, Assistive Technology: Just One Thing (JOT). In these quick 30-minute sessions, we will highlight a single assistive technology tool or strategy that you can use to support your students.
DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: Special Education Data Updates Webinar: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The Exceptional Student Services Data Management team will host the next live Special Education Data Updates webinar on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm.