25-28-ED_FE_GETSET_-_Alhambra_Elementary.pdf

This document is an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and Alhambra Elementary School District, focusing on the General Education to Special Education Teacher (GETSET) Tuition Assistance program. The agreement is identified by IGA No. 25-28-ED and is effective from August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2026.

The purpose of the agreement is to provide funding to Public Education Agencies (PEAs) for reimbursement of eligible tuition, fees, books, and other required course materials for general education teachers pursuing a Standard Teaching Certificate or Full Special Education Teaching Endorsement. The total contract amount is $21,000, with $20,000 allocated for tuition fees and $1,000 for books and materials. Funding is conditional on teachers meeting specific requirements, such as maintaining Arizona residency, holding a general education teaching certificate, being enrolled in an approved educator preparation program, and maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA. The PEA is responsible for tracking teacher progress, providing support, and ensuring the teacher works in a special education role for at least two years after completing the program.