Special Projects

Among the Directors in ESS, the Director of Special Projects has the most varied portfolio and oversees a diverse array of special projects.

Accessible Education Materials (AEM)

Assistive Technology (AT)

Secondary Transition (ST)

Post School Outcomes (PSO)

Special Populations

Page reviewed 8/4/23

From the Special Education Blog

SPED A.A.C. INFO: PEA and SEA Implementation of Revised Arizona State Board Rule Re: Secondary Transition Services Fri, Nov 1 2024 Updates

ADE/ESS is providing notice to the field of the updated Arizona State Board of Education (SBE) rule A.A.C. R7-2-401(G)(4)(A) that was approved and effective on October 21, 2024.

SPED DATA UPDATE: Teacher Attrition Survey Now Open Fri, Nov 1 2024 Professional Learning and Sustainability, Updates

ESS collects data each year through the Teacher Attrition Survey to make informed decisions about recruitment and retention efforts in Arizona. Participation in the survey is mandatory for all public education agencies in Arizona.