Each public education agency (PEA) that serves transition-aged students with disabilities is required to participate in the Post School Outcomes (PSO) Survey every year. Students who exited high school are contacted and administered a 14-question survey designed to capture student engagement in post-secondary education/training or employment. Data obtained from the PSO Survey facilitates results-driven analysis and improvement to secondary transition programs at the state and local levels.
Important Dates
January 15: Student lists are available for review and updates.
June 1 – September 30: PSO data Collection season occurs annually.
The Arizona Department of Education, Exceptional Student Services (ADE/ESS) provided a memorandum clarifying that for federally required data collections regarding students with disabilities, the Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) § 15-117 provisions, which outline that informed consent to parents is necessary to administer a survey, do not apply.
If you have questions regarding the PSO Survey, please email the PSO Inbox.
If you have questions regarding the Parent Involvement Survey, please email the Parent Survey Inbox.
PSO Survey Resources
Professional Learning Sessions
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Prepping for the 2024 PSO Survey Now is the time to prep for the 2024 PSO Survey! Take some time to view the Prepping for PSO Zoom session recording. This session hosted foundational information for new and returning PSO application users, and a longer discussion on making data-based decisions to improve practices and review ways to prepare for the upcoming PSO season.
The ADE/ESS Secondary Transition Team is honored to recognize PEA staff for going above and beyond during the PSO data collection season. Thank you to everyone involved in PSO for your dedication to the post school success of Arizonan youth.
The ADE/ESS Special Education Program Approval System for the 2024–2025 school year opens on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. ESS plans to have all Private Special Education Schools, Emotional Disabilities-Public (ED-P) programs, and Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs) that wish to operate for the fiscal year 2025 reviewed and approved by June 15, 2024.
The ADE/ESS/Academic Achievement and Inclusive Practices team is excited to announce a free, virtual, professional learning opportunity for educators and administrators: “Sparking Curiosity with Problem-Solving: Raising Student Voice.” Come learn about a professional learning series for the 2024–2025 school year that offers in-person training and on-site coaching. This presentation is designed for general and special education teachers and administrators.