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Systems change from the grass roots

Systems change from the grass roots. Arizona’s regional cooperative programs. The Grand Canyon State. Geography Education system ASDB Legislative Study Findings Legislative Action. Pilot Program. Expand local program options Three regional cooperative programs

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Systems change from the grass roots

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  1. Systems change from the grass roots Arizona’s regional cooperative programs

  2. The Grand Canyon State • Geography • Education system • ASDB • Legislative Study • Findings • Legislative Action

  3. Pilot Program • Expand local program options • Three regional cooperative programs • Location to be determined by the State Board of Education • ASDB to operate the programs • Local district participation to be optional

  4. Cooperatives will provide… • Education programs and services • Evaluations, including audiological, psychological and function vision • Specialized related services • Specialized curriculum materials and equipment • Program and staff development assistance • Assistance with screening and identification

  5. Sensory Impairment Advisory Committee • Legislative mandate • State Board Committee • Comprehensive representation • ASDB staffing

  6. What is The geography The communities The schools The children What should be Prevalance rates Critical mass Staffing Committee’s work • The advice… • What is a program? • Statewide plan • Select regions for the pilot projects • The intergovernmental agreement

  7. Funding • Funding plan • New funds • Existing funds • Appropriations • First region – 1989 • Second & third region – 1993

  8. Base level operation ASDB Education programs and services Membership fees Voucher revenue Fee for service Tuition fund (state $) IDEA Part-B flow through $464,000 52,000 1,520,000 469,000 100,000 27,000 Funding

  9. Governance • Operated by ASDB • Intergovernmental agreement • Executive Council • Advisory Committee

  10. Reflection • Beginning with the end in mind • Envisioning a unified education system • Student centered • Parent friendly • Collaboration replaces competition • Synergy

  11. A work in progress Dennis Russell 520-770-3112 dennis.russell@mksd.org

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