Special Education

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: FY 2021 October 1 Data Collection Application is now OPEN

  • Tue, Oct 6 2020  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

We are pleased to announce that the October 1 Data Collection (ODC) application is accessible for the submission of the Verification Count and Personnel data.

ESS Vouchers

The Arizona Department of Education pays for the educational services for students in institutional and residential settings through the voucher system. 

What is an Institutional Voucher?

Institutional vouchers are for students who receive services through state institutions such as the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (ASDB). 

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: FY 2021 October 1 Data Collection – Phase I opening delayed

  • Fri, Oct 2 2020  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

Due to unforeseen technical issues with the October 1 Data Collection (ODC) application, the opening of the application will be tentatively delayed to October 5, 2020 or later if necessary. The Important Dates document will be updated accordingly. ODC users are encouraged to refer to this document for updates.

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: FY21 Important Dates Posted

  • Thu, Oct 1 2020  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

The Fiscal Year 2021 Important Dates document is now available. This document outlines all important due dates for the two data collections overseen by ESS Data Management

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: FY 2021 October 1 Data Collection

  • Mon, Sep 28 2020  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

Public education agencies (PEAs) are required to verify the count of students participating in special education (SPED) on October 1, 2020. Verification will be completed via the web-based ESS October 1 Data Collection application, available through the ESS Portal via ADEConnect.

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: New fields available in the SPED72 report

  • Fri, Sep 25 2020  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

Additional fields have been made available in the SPED72 report to aid PEAs in validating submitted data. Integrity Warnings and Resident School ID

ECSE INFO: Update Regarding the Early Childhood Quality Improvement Process (ECQuIP) and Reporting for Special Education

  • Tue, Sep 22 2020  •
    • Updates

The Early Childhood Quality Improvement Process (ECQuIP) is a process that was developed by the Early Childhood Education Unit to assure quality and accountability for programs that receive state funding or other early learning grants. ECQuIP is a programmatic self-assessment process that asks early childhood teams to identify and rate such practices as instruction, assessment, leadership, and climate.

INTERNAL PD INFO: Multi-Tier Behavior Supports (MTBS) Training Series

  • Tue, Sep 22 2020  •
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability
    • Updates

Are you concerned about the current rate of suspensions and expulsions at your school or district? Do you feel students are losing valuable class time due to disruptions and other behavior problems? Are teachers struggling to be successful with classroom management? Are administrators spending too much time dealing with discipline issues? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you might find the solution in Multi-Tier Behavior Supports.

INTERNAL PD INFO: 2020 AT Builders National Presenter Series, "Make Learning Awesome for All," presented by Chris Bugaj

  • Tue, Sep 22 2020  •
    • Updates
    • Assistive Technology Upcoming Events
    • Assistive Technology

The ADE/ESS Assistive Technology (AT) team is kicking off its 2020 AT Builders National Presenter Series with Chris Bugaj, “Make Learning Awesome for All.” This learning series requires a commitment of four weeks, and includes pre-recorded videos that are available to view at your convenience.

INTERNAL PD OPPORTUNITY: Count Me In! Hands-on Algebra Series

  • Thu, Sep 17 2020  •
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability
    • Updates

 Please share the following details about upcoming professional learning opportunities for general and special education teachers who teach algebra.