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Special Education

FAQs: Bullying

What exactly is bullying?

“Bullying is characterized by aggression used within a relationship where the aggressor(s) has more real or perceived power than the target, and the aggression is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Bullying can involve overt physical behavior or verbal, emotional, or social behaviors (e.g., excluding someone from social activities, making threats, withdrawing attention, destroying someone’s reputation) and can range from blatant aggression to far more subtle and covert behaviors.

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FAQs: Assistive Technology

Does Assistive Technology (AT) mean only expensive, high-tech or electronic products?

No. Assistive Technology (AT) includes low-tech and high-tech products that enable people with disabilities to be more productive and independent. Assistive technology includes a wide range of products, from simple to complex and inexpensive to expensive.

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FAQs: General IDEA Information

What is the FAPE standard under the IDEA?

In March 2017, the US Supreme Court, in Endrew F. v.

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FAQs: Section 504 Accommodation Plans

Does the AZ Office of Dispute Resolution investigate allegations that a school is not implementing a student’s 504 accommodation plan?

No. The Arizona Department of Education/Dispute Resolution is only authorized to investigate allegations that a school has violated a requirement of Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and its implementing regulations, or special education laws and rules found within the Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) and Title 7 of the Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.).

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CERTIFICATION INFO: New Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe Disabilities Endorsements

  • Tue, Mar 10 2020  •
    • Updates

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PD OPPORTUNITY: SEAA/Talk with ADE Meetings – March 27, 2020

  • Tue, Mar 10 2020  •
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FUNDING INFO: 2020-2021 IDEA Part B State Application and Interactive Spreadsheet Available for Public Review and Comment

  • Tue, Mar 3 2020  •
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DATA UPDATE: Student Reporting for Students on an Institutional Voucher with ASDB

  • Fri, Feb 21 2020  •
    • Data Management
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Special Education Directors,

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FUNDING UPDATE: Proportionate Share Obligations and Flexibilities Guidance

  • Thu, Feb 20 2020  •
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DATA UPDATE: Exceptional Student Services Discipline Data Collection Bulk Upload

  • Thu, Feb 20 2020  •
    • Data Management
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Special Education Directors,

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