FE_25-22-ED_SETTA_-_Catalina_Foothills_School_District.pdf

This document is an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) No. 25-22-ED between the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and the Catalina Foothills School District located in Tucson, Arizona. The agreement is specifically for the Special Education Teacher Tuition Assistance (SETTA) program, which is an initiative authorized under Arizona Revised Statutes.

The contract provides funding to Public Education Agencies (PEAs) for reimbursement of eligible tuition, fees, books, and other required course materials for special education teacher candidates pursuing certification in areas of early childhood special education, mild/moderate disabilities, and related specializations. The total contract value is $17,000, which includes $15,000 for tuition reimbursement, $1,000 for mentor stipend, and $1,000 for books and materials. The agreement is effective from August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2026, with provisions for renewal. Reimbursement is contingent upon the teacher candidate meeting specific program requirements, such as maintaining employment, achieving required grades, and completing the educator preparation program within two to five years.