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

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

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

SPED DATA INFO: Indicator 8 Parent Involvement Survey Opens January 18 Fri, Jan 14 2022 Parent Involvement Survey, Updates

Dear Special Education Directors,

All school districts and charter schools are required to annually administer the State Performance Plan Indicator 8 Parent Involvement Survey to parents of students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The survey will open January 18 via ADEConnect ESS Data Surveys. For more information, visit the survey web page.
RECRUITMENT & RETENTION INFO: Education Career Fairs Calendar Thu, Jan 6 2022 Professional Learning and Sustainability, Updates

As part of our ongoing recruitment efforts on behalf of Arizona’s public schools, ADE/ESS compiles and updates a list of education career fairs happening at educator preparation programs across the country.

If your school is planning to recruit for special education teachers from out of the state, we hope this list will make that task a bit easier for you. Review the Education Careers Fair Calendar to support your recruitment efforts this spring. The list is also available on the Arizona Education Employment Board website on the “Employer” page under the “Find a University Job Fair” icon.