AZ-TAS Documents

The Arizona Technical Assistance System (AZ-TAS) documents were developed to assist school personnel and parents in the navigating through the special education process. Each document provides guidance on implementation of the legal requirements in the specified area and is reflective of current practices in the field.

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Prior Written Notice Revised May 2020

Extended School Year Revised May 2020

Evaluation Process Revised January 2021

AZ Qualified Professionals List August 2018

Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) August 2017

Dyslexia Handbook, a Technical Assistance Document to Support Families and Teachers March 2018

Manual de Dislexia. Un Documento de Asistencia Técnica para Apoyar a Las Familias y a Los Profesores Marzo 2018

Speech-Language Services in Arizona's School: Guidelines for Best Practice Revised February 2019

Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Revised December 2018

FAQ: Graduation of Students with Disabilities in Arizona’s Schools Revised January 2020

Students in Foster Care Receiving Special Education Revised March 2022

Certificate of Educational Convenience (CEC) Revised March 2022

 

Revised 4/1/22

From the Exceptional Student Services Blog

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: FY24 Statement of Assurances required by all PEAs opens on 4/3/23 Mon, Mar 20 2023 Data Management, Updates

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT 

FY23 Statement of Assurances required by all PEAs opens on 4/3/23

Under 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 defined as PEAs regardless if they get federal funds or not.

All PEAs must submit the IDEA Statement of Assurances (SOA) through the ESS Portal of ADEConnect.

The application will open on 4/3/23 and close for submissions on 6/15/23.
INTERNAL PD INFO: Multi-Tier Behavior Supports (MTBS) Year 1 Mon, Mar 20 2023 Professional Learning and Sustainability, Updates

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, then you might find the solution in Multi-Tier Behavior Supports.