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 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 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

A work in progress Dennis Russell