The Exceptional Student Services Data Management team is happy to announce an upcoming October 1 Data Collection—Phase III: Non-Reconciliation training. Phase III is only for the PEAs that could not match the number of SPED students submitted in Phase I with the number of SPED students in AzEDS during Phase II.

The ADE/ESS Professional Learning and Sustainability team is pleased to offer an exciting “grow-your-own” opportunity for general educators who are ready to make a difference in special education.

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.

The ADE/ESS is pleased to sponsor this event. There is no fee to attend. This presentation is a repeat of Amy’s September 2025 session.

What if you had a clear, actionable roadmap for making inclusion thrive? That’s what you’ll find in The Way to Inclusion: Leadership Book Study. If this question has been circling in your mind as a Special Education Director, School Administrator, Special Education Teacher, General Education Teachers, or Instructional Coach, this virtual book study is for you!

The SPED07 report for Phase II of the October 1 Data Collection process has been finalized.

Due to an issue with the Data Mart processing, the SPED73 and SPED07 reports were last updated on December 8, 2025. These reports should be updated later today, and we will send a follow-up alert to advise when they are available based on last night’s integrity run.

Updated Discipline Data Guidance Document Now Available

Please see the attached memo, which contains ADE guidance to assist public education agencies (PEAs) in planning compliant and effective graduation pathways for students with disabilities.

Are your staff looking for new professional learning on current special education topics? We have an excellent opportunity for them!