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

INTERNAL PD INFO: Arizona’s 2023 IDEA Conference: Creating Connections and Strengthening Systems—Save the Date and Call for Papers Thu, Feb 2 2023 Updates

Special Education Stakeholders,

ADE/ESS is excited to share that Arizona’s 2023 IDEA Conference will be held in person from August 21–23, 2023, at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix.

This year’s theme is Creating Connections and Strengthening Systems. This cross-stakeholder event is intended for special education administrative staff, youth and young adults with disabilities, family members and caregivers, state agency staff, educators, service providers, and community members committed to student success. The event will feature over 75 professional learning opportunities, including IDEA legal issues, instructional practices, national trends and hot topics, special education compliance, preschool and secondary transition, and content for related service providers.
DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: Special Education Data Updates Webinar Wednesday, February 15th Thu, Jan 26 2023 Data Management, Updates

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT       

Special Education Data Updates Webinar Wednesday, February 15th 

   The Exceptional Student Services Data Management team will host the next Special Education Data Updates live webinar on Wednesday, February 15th, from 2pm – 3pm. This session will cover a variety of data topics that will include (subject to change):   

  • Reminders 
  • Trending topics 
  • Top 3 Integrity Errors 
  • Q&A