Systems change from the grass roots

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