COMPLIANCE
IEP Practical Suggestions from the Arizona Department of Education
This webpage from ADE offers practical advice, not requirements. ESS and Dispute Resolution staff have collaborated to share their ideas about how to develop, nurture and maintain good relationships with parents, how to make the IEP process smoother and more understandable, and how to help build a culture of ongoing compliance along the way.
Developing High-Quality Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
This PD module details the process of developing high-quality individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities.
10 Things Never to Say at an IEP Meeting
This article, written by an educational lawyer, is a compilation of 10 things one should never say during an IEP meeting and why these miscues could earn an invitation to a due process hearing.
Proposition 301 Funds
Prop 301 is a voter-approved initiative passed in 2000 which provides million of dollars annually in education funding.
State Testing- The Multi-State Alternate Assessment (MSAA)
Learn more about the MSAA as well as view the sample test and sample items.
State Testing- AzMERIT
This page contains resources that can assist in understand the test and what students will be asked to complete.
What is an IEP Meeting?
This document explains the the purpose of an IEP meeting, who should attend, and assistive technology (AT) considerations.
AZELLA Test Compliance
The Arizona English Language Learner Assessment (AZELLA) is a standards-based assessment that meets both state and federal requirements to measure students’ English language proficiency.
Title Funds Compliance
Please contact your principal for additional information on how Title I dollars were used.
AZ IEP Facts
This document provides Arizona updates on IEP meetings, IEP teams, team authority, and special education myths.