DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: Revised Preschool Outcomes Reporting Guidance
Tue, Sep 23 2025 •
Updates
Data Management
The Preschool Outcomes Reporting Guidance has been revised to provide clarity on what data needs to be submitted as well as when the data needs to be submitted for preschool students that are receiving special education services.
DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: FY 2026 October 1 Data Collection Phase I Training
Wed, Sep 10 2025 •
Updates
Data Management
Annually, the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) is required to report special education data to the federal government. The October 1 Data Collection (ODC) is part of that process and is required by all Public Education Agencies (PEAs).
INTERNAL PD OPPORTUNITY: Boost Student Self-Regulation, Confidence, and Perseverance with Free Training for K–12 Districts and Charters
Mon, Sep 8 2025 •
Updates
Training
Professional Learning and Sustainability
In partnership with ADE/ESS, the College and Career Competencies (CCCs) Project is offering free professional learning opportunities that will help you build self-regulation, confidence, persistence, and resilience in your students.
INTERNAL PD INFO: In-Person Regional Training Opportunities from Program Support & Monitoring
Mon, Sep 8 2025 •
Updates
Program Support and Monitoring
ESS/PSM is excited to announce that in-person regional training opportunities will be available this school year. These trainings are free for participants and will cover two key topics: completing a mock student file review and accessing resources for crafting a compliant Prior Written Notice.
DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: FY26 Special Education Data Dashboard (SEDD) is Now Open!
Wed, Sep 3 2025 •
Updates
Data Management
This message has been sent to inform you that the Special Education Data Dashboard (SEDD) application is now open for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. SEDD is a one-stop shop for public education agencies (PEAs) to securely review their SPED data collected over the fiscal reporting year and certify said SPED data at year-end. Effective this year, PEAs can now access, and are expected to review, their SEDD data year-round.
INTERNAL PD INFO: Virtual Webinars Supporting Students with Autism
Tue, Aug 12 2025 •
Updates
Training
Academic Achievement & Inclusive Practices
The ADE/ESS Academic Achievement & Inclusive Practices Unit is pleased to offer a variety of resources and professional learning opportunities on Autism. These free sessions are offered virtually during the 2025–2026 school year and are designed for general and special education teachers.
