ARIZONA SCHOOL BASED SLPs
Visit the Exceptional Student Services/AZED page for information regarding upcoming professional development opportunities, updates on state regulations, and information regarding early intervention and assistive technology.
Click on AZ School Report Cards for a list of schools and school districts in Arizona. Use the interactive map by entering in an address or city to find nearby schools.
Click here for a printable version of the chart above.
Arizona State Statutes and Rules Regarding SLPs and SLPAs
Arizona speech pathologists and speech pathology assistants can find information regarding the state statutes, rules and regulations here:
https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/az/arizona-support-personnel-requirements/
Arizona Department of Education: Arizona Technical Assistance System (AZ-TAS) Documents
The Arizona Technical Assistance System (AZ-TAS) is a collection of documents developed by the Arizona Department of Education, Excpetional Student Services, to assist school personnel and parents in navigating through the special education process. Each document provides guidance on implementing the legal requirements in the specified area and reflects current practices in the field. Topics addressed include:
- Prior Written Notice
- Extended School Year
- Evaluation Process
- Independent Educational Evaluation Flowchart and Reference Document
- Evaluation Flowcharts and Reference Document
- Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- Speech-Language Services in Arizona’s Schools: Guidelines for Best Practice (under revision)
- Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy
