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.

Now Available

Prior Written Notice *new*

Extended School Year *new*

Evaluation Process*Updated*

AZ Qualified Professionals List

Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

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

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

Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy

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

From the Exceptional Student Services Blog

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: FY22 Update: Integrity Rules Upgrading from Warning to Failure Wed, Apr 7 2021 Data Management, Updates

Effective Fiscal Year 2022, two Integrity Rules will be upgrading from a warning to a failure.

Please be aware you can identify students receiving these warnings in FY21 to prepare for your reporting in FY22.  Please check your INTEG15 report in the AzEDS Portal to determine if your entity is failing any Integrity Rules. The INTEG15 report can filter by warnings only.
PD INFO: Students with Chronic Health Conditions: A Proactive Approach to Transition Webinar on April 28 Tue, Apr 6 2021 Professional Learning and Sustainability, Updates

The ADE School Safety and Social Wellness and ADE/ESS Secondary Transition teams, in partnership with the Mayo Clinic, are excited to announce a virtual professional learning opportunity on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 from 2:30–3:30 p.m. for school nurses, school social workers, school psychologists, and school counselors. Although the focus will be specific to students in grades 6–12, please share with any other stakeholder who is interested in this topic. 

Students with Chronic Health Conditions: A Proactive Approach to Transition