About Our Community Calendar

In addition to AzABSE programs and events, our calendar features select opportunities from community partners and organizations that may be of interest to Arizona educators, students, families, and community members. Unless otherwise noted, inclusion on the calendar does not indicate sponsorship, partnership, or endorsement by AzABSE.

October 2026

ADE Launches Gifted Endorsement Path!

Arizona Department of Education is launching 90 hours of Professional Development contributing to the Provisional Gifted Endorsement requirements. New courses are rolling out quarterly. Visit ADE Professional Learning and Development (APLD) and search the “Gifted” category to explore our new offerings. Contact the Certification Unit forquestions regarding gifted endorsementrequirements: (602) 542-4367Gifted@azed.gov Community Connection: AzABSE shares select events […]

12 Oct

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Arizona Grade 2 CogAT Universal Testing

The Arizona legislature appropriated $850,000 to the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) to procure an assessment that Arizona public schools could choose to use to evaluate the abilities of all their 2nd grade students at no cost during the 2024-2025 school year. Participation in this new universal testing opportunity is available, and optional, for all […]

17 Oct