ECSE Best Practices Projects

The Early Childhood Special Education unit reviews state and local program data to develop resources for school programs serving preschool-aged children with disabilities. Current initiatives support inclusion, positive child outcomes, and effective transitions to and from preschool. The projects offered by the unit are led by ECSE Program Specialists. For example, the Itinerant Model of Early Childhood Special Education is a nationally recognized method of delivering specially designed instruction by supporting collaboraton between special educators and their general education counterparts using such evidence-based practices as coaching, data collection, and many other evidence-based practices. Professional development on this model now includes a community of practice approach to support its implementation. The Pyramid Model project is designed to introduce the concepts of positive behavior supports in early childhood programs using a tiered approach so that preschool programs include important foundational knowledge and skills as well as tools to develop responsive relationships, supportive environments, and targeted social emotional supports. 

Visit our Events Page for upcoming virtual and in person Professional Development Opportunities. 

 

 

Page revised 11/12/21

From the Exceptional Student Services Blog

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: Update to Integrity Rule for FY22 -40066 Mon, Jan 24 2022 Data Management, Updates

An update to an integrity rule for FY 2022 will be introduced into the integrity process on SPED data shortly. This rule is a continuation of our effort to further validate SPED reporting to ensure clean data for the state.   

A one-sheet integrity tool is available on our AzEDS SPED Reporting webpage for troubleshooting tips. It has been added to our SPED Integrity Rules Reference document and referenced on the FY 2022 ESS Data Reporting Updates document. 

Integrity Rule -40066

This rule will validate the submitted reference DescriptorID sent from your Student Information System matches the submitted SPED Least Restrictive Environment name. 
RECRUITMENT & RETENTION INFO: Reserve Your Spot at the Arizona Educator Job Fair! Mon, Jan 24 2022 Professional Learning and Sustainability, Updates

Special Education Directors,

The Arizona Department of Education encourages our public education agencies (PEAs) to register for the Arizona Educator Job Fair to recruit new employees to your school community.

  • When: Saturday, February 26, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Where: Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel and Conference Center, 9495 W. Coyotes Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305
  • Registration: Click here to reserve your booth
  • Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 10, 2022