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Tue, May 16, 2023
DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT FY24 Data Reporting Updates Document Now Available
Tue, May 9, 2023
ADE/ESS is pleased to announce that registration for the 2023 Special Education New Director Symposium (SENDS) is now open!
Tue, May 9, 2023
Both state and national trends point to an increase in the frequency and intensity of special education disputes.
Thu, May 4, 2023
DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT SPED Integrity Rule -40055
Thu, May 4, 2023
DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT       Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Discipline Data Collection (DDC) Application - New Action Taken Options
Tue, May 2, 2023
Recently, ADE/ESS has received many inquiries regarding special education Early Childhood Transition for children referred from IDEA Part C, Arizona’s Early Intervention Program (AzEIP).
Tue, Apr 25, 2023
Please see the attached Memorandum regarding a change in procedure to the Offer of Early Resolution in Response to a State Complaint.
Thu, Apr 13, 2023
The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) is hosting a free discussion on implementing SB 1654 (Seizure Safe Schools).
Tue, Apr 4, 2023
In partnership with the Arizona Department of Health Services, Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
Fri, Mar 31, 2023
Special Education Directors,Due to popular demand, this training has been opened up to general and special educators and administrators.
Thu, Mar 30, 2023
Special Education Directors,Please see the following public notice and comment period information for the IDEA Part B State Application.
Mon, Mar 20, 2023
DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT FY23 Statement of Assurances required by all PEAs opens on 4/3/23
Mon, Mar 13, 2023
Special Education Stakeholders,Nominations are now being accepted for this year’s Arizona Secondary Transition Services Awards!
Fri, Mar 10, 2023
Nominations are now being accepted for this year’s Arizona Secondary Transition Services Awards! 
Fri, Mar 10, 2023
Arizona’s 2023 IDEA Conference: Creating Connections and Strengthening Systems, will be held in person from August 21–23, 2023 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix.