Special Education

Indicator 1: Graduation

What Indicator 1 Is

Indicator 1 measures the percentage of youths with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) who exited high school due to graduating with a regular high school diploma.

Why Indicator 1 Is Important

Indicator 1 is one way to assess whether Arizona is meeting its goal to prepare all students for success after high school in further education, in work, and in daily life. 

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT - Update for FY 2024 to Integrity Rule: -40031

  • Tue, Dec 12 2023  •
    • Data Management

An update to an integrity rule for FY 2024 will be introduced into the integrity process on SPED data shortly. This rule continues our effort to validate SPED reporting further and ensure clean data for the state.

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: Special Education Data Updates Webinar Wednesday, January 17

  • Mon, Dec 11 2023  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

The Exceptional Student Services Data Management team will host the next live webinar on Special Education Data Updates on Wednesday, January 17, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Data Management Alert - AzEDS Report and Integrity Rules Update

  • Tue, Dec 5 2023  •
    • Data Management

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT

AzEDS Report and Integrity Rules Update

Data Management Alert: New Integrity Rule: -40095

  • Wed, Nov 29 2023  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

New Integrity Rule: -40095

 

Effective October 31, 2023, a new integrity error has been implemented for SPED data validations in AzEDS.

Beginner's Guide to Data Management

The Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Data Management team is responsible for collecting, reviewing, validating, verifying, and analyzing special education data in Arizona as required under Section 618 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Getting Started

Welcome to the exciting world of Special Education Data Management. We recommend starting your SPED Data journey by watching the current fiscal year's Data Management Overview video found below.

ASSESSMENT INFO: Parental Notification and Consent Form for Alt ELPA and ELP Reports - November 15, 2023

  • Wed, Nov 15 2023  •
    • Updates

Special Education Directors, please see the following important information from our ADE/Assessment partners

Secondary Transition 101 Online Course

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: Special Education Data Updates Webinar Wednesday, November 15

  • Tue, Oct 31 2023  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

The Exceptional Student Services Data Management team will host the next Special Education Data Updates live webinar on Wednesday, November 15, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: SPED Data Reporting in AzEDS Training

  • Wed, Oct 18 2023  •
    • Data Management
    • Updates

The Exceptional Student Services Data Management team is happy to announce an upcoming training for Special Education (SPED) Data Reporting in AzEDS.