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 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 MANAGMENT ALERT: New FY23 Integrity Rule -40086 – New SPED14 Exit Code for Preschool Fri, Jul 1 2022 Data Management, Updates

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT

New Integrity Rule -40086 – New SPED14 Exit Code for Preschool

A new Special Education integrity rule -40086, will be introduced into the integrity process on FY23 SPED data. This update is a continuation of our effort to ensure clean data for the state. A new one-sheet Integrity Tool is now available on our AzEDS SPED Reporting webpage for troubleshooting tips for Integrity Rule -40086.
DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT RE: SEDD Update: Preschool Transition and Students without Disabilities Data Entry Now Open Thu, Jun 30 2022 Data Management, Updates

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT

Special Education Data Dashboard Update:

Preschool Transition and Students without Disabilities Data Entry Now Open

Two new data entry components are added to the Special Education Data Dashboard (SEDD) as of today:

  • Preschool Transition: required for PEAs that provide special education and related services to preschoolers. Data entry involves information on students who transferred from Part C (Arizona Early Intervention Program) to Part B (PEA preschool program).
  • Students without Disabilities: data entry is required for PEAs to identify whether or not educational services were provided to students without disabilities reported as long-term suspended or expelled in AzEDS.

These data collection requirements are due by August 3, 2022, by 5:00 pm. If your PEA does not serve preschoolers and/or does not have any students without disabilities reported as long-term suspended or expelled, these components will not be accessible and are not applicable.