State systemic improvement plan (SSIP) cohort 8

The Arizona Department of Education has awarded a noncompetitive contract (CTR073646) to Pinal County School Supports Office, doing business as J O Combs Unified School District 44, located in Florence, Arizona. The contract is part of the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) Cohort 8, focused on improving English Language Arts (ELA) achievement for students with disabilities in grades K-3. The contract provides up to $5,000 in reimbursements for a combination of salaries, benefits, training fees, supplies, and materials to support the development of school-wide and district-wide improvement plans.

The contract period runs from the award date of September 6, 2024, through August 31, 2025, with a potential extension through June 30, 2026. Funding is contingent upon the availability of federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funds and the Public Education Agency's (PEA) continued compliance with contract requirements. Reimbursable expenses may include substitute teacher costs, off-contract pay, training-related expenses, supplies for action plan activities, and registration fees. The contract is administered by the Exceptional Student Services Department of the Arizona Department of Education.