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 Schools: Guidelines for Best Practice Revised April 2023

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: Two-week Reminder: Statement of Assurances is due 06/15/2023 Thu, Jun 1 2023 Data Management, Updates

The FY24 Statement of Assurances application is open for submission. All PEAs must submit the IDEA Statement of Assurances (SOA) through the ESS Portal of ADEConnect. This is required before any FY24 activities in the Exceptional Student Services portal are allowable. The portal will block any PEA that has not completed the SOA after the deadline.

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: Special Education Data Updates Webinar Wednesday, June 21 Wed, May 24 2023 Data Management, Updates

The Exceptional Student Services Data Management team will host the next Special Education Data Updates live webinar on Wednesday, June 21, from 2pm – 3pm. This session will cover a variety of data topics that will include (subject to change):  