The Arizona Department of Education, Exceptional Student Services has created a resource called Parent Information Network Specialists (PINS). PINS are consultants who provide on-site and phone consultation, training, resources, and information and referrals to support parents of special education students. Click on this link to find your local county PIN Specialist(s) or call their toll-free number, 1-877-230-PINS (7467).

The SUPPORT Cadre is a free resource developed by the Arizona Department of Education Exceptional Student Services (ADE/ESS) to provide technical assistance to educators in programs for children with disabilities.

This resource matches peer consultants with assistance requests from public schools serving special education students. The SUPPORT Cadre provides an opportunity to tap into the best kind of knowledge: the hands-on experience from those who have worked in field for several years and have professional development in promising practices. For more details, please click on the attached user guide.

SUPPORT Cadre