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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 Location to be determined by the State
Board of Education ASDB to operate the programs Local district participation to be optional
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
Sensory Impairment Advisory Committee
Legislative mandate State Board Committee Comprehensive representation ASDB staffing
Committee’s work
What is The geography The communities The schools The children
What should be Prevalance rates Critical mass Staffing
The advice… What is a program? Statewide plan Select regions for the pilot projects The intergovernmental agreement
Funding
Funding plan New funds Existing funds
Appropriations First region – 1989 Second & third region – 1993
Funding
Base level operationASDB
Education programs and services Membership fees Voucher revenue Fee for service Tuition fund (state $) IDEA Part-B flow through
$464,000
52,0001,520,000
469,000100,000
27,000
Governance
Operated by ASDB Intergovernmental agreement Executive Council Advisory Committee
Reflection
Beginning with the end in mind Envisioning a unified education system
Student centered Parent friendly
Collaboration replaces competition Synergy
