Federal Child Count and Educational Environments Data
State October 1 Special Education Data Collection
The federally required Child Count and Educational Environments data collection is an annual snapshot of children ages 3–21 receiving special education and related services under IDEA. In Arizona it is referred to as the October 1 Special Education Data Collection.
It captures the number of eligible children by age, disability category, and demographic characteristics, as well as the educational settings in which they receive services (e.g., general education classrooms, separate settings, or other placements). This data is used to ensure compliance with federal reporting requirements, monitor least restrictive environment (LRE) practices, inform funding and policy decisions, and support program evaluation and improvement.
For more information regarding the collection, please visit the ESS Data Management - October 1 Data Collection webpage.
Public Reporting Links:
2021-2025 October 1 Special Education Student Counts by Public Education Agency
2021-2025 October 1 Special Education Student Counts by County