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Transition News

EXTERNAL OPPORTUNITY: Family Transition Navigation Pilot Launching Soon!

  • Tue, Jan 27 2026  •
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    • Transition News

Encircle Families and Diverse Ability Incorporated are committed to working together to support families at every stage of planning as they navigate transition to adulthood.

  • Read more about EXTERNAL OPPORTUNITY: Family Transition Navigation Pilot Launching Soon!

INTERNAL PD OPPORTUNITIES: Don’t Miss Out! In-Person PSM/Secondary Transition Training

  • Wed, Jan 21 2026  •
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We have some exciting news! Secondary Transition Regional Trainings are back, and due to high demand, we’ve added a Tucson training date in April 2026!

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INTERNAL PD INFO: Secondary Transition Tuesday Webinar: Putting the Transition Plan Course of Study into Action

  • Tue, Nov 18 2025  •
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The ADE/ESS Secondary Transition Team is excited to continue our 2025-2026 Transition Tuesday webinar series! This engaging webinar series is designed to empower students, educators, and families by connecting them with community resources and experts who support the secondary transition planning process. 

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INTERNAL PD INFO: Register Now for In-Person PSM/Secondary Transition Regional Training

  • Mon, Oct 6 2025  •
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Secondary Transition regional trainings are back! The ADE/ESS Program Support & Monitoring (PSM) unit and the Secondary Transition Team are partnering to offer in-person training on current secondary transition-related requirements and best practices.

  • Read more about INTERNAL PD INFO: Register Now for In-Person PSM/Secondary Transition Regional Training

GRADUATION INFO: Arizona State Board of Education Rule Change

  • Tue, May 20 2025  •
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In line with the end of the 24-25 school year, ADE/ESS would like to offer a reminder of the Arizona State Board of Education’s (SBE) rule changes related to secondary transition planning and graduation.

  • Read more about GRADUATION INFO: Arizona State Board of Education Rule Change

SECONDARY TRANSITION INFO: Arizona State Board of Education Rule Change Webpage

  • Tue, Mar 25 2025  •
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Are you interested in learning more about the recent Arizona State Board of Education (SBE) rule change that affects secondary transition services? 

  • Read more about SECONDARY TRANSITION INFO: Arizona State Board of Education Rule Change Webpage

INTERNAL PD INFO: Space is limited! Register for PSM/Secondary Transition In-Person Training

  • Wed, Mar 5 2025  •
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On October 21, 2024, the Arizona State Board of Education (SBE) approved a board rule change that impacts Individualized Education Program (IEP) requirements, specifically secondary transition services.

  • Read more about INTERNAL PD INFO: Space is limited! Register for PSM/Secondary Transition In-Person Training

INTERNAL PD INFO: Secondary Transition Training Opportunities for the 2023–2024 School Year

  • Wed, Jul 19 2023  •
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    • Transition Training
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As the new school year approaches, we encourage you to ask yourself if Secondary Transition training would be helpful for you or your staff. Whether it's a quick refresher or an in-depth professional development opportunity, the ADE/ESS team has various training options available to help meet the unique best practice needs of your school or region.

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PS & Monitoring: Hot Topic Special Education Early Childhood Transition

  • Tue, May 2 2023  •
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Recently, ADE/ESS has received many inquiries regarding special education Early Childhood Transition for children referred from IDEA Part C, Arizona’s Early Intervention Program (AzEIP). The attached Hot Topic is intended to provide guidance to address these responsibilities.

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INTERNAL PD INFO: Nominate Outstanding Individuals for Arizona’s Secondary Transition Services Awards

  • Mon, Mar 13 2023  •
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Special Education Stakeholders,

Nominations are now being accepted for this year’s Arizona Secondary Transition Services Awards!

On behalf of the Arizona Department of Education, Exceptional Student Services, and other partnering agencies, you are invited to submit your nominations for this year's Secondary Transition Services Awards, which will be presented at Arizona's 2023 IDEA Conference.

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