FE_25-33-ED.pdf

This is an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and the Academy of Tucson, Inc., with IGA Number 25-33-ED. The agreement is effective upon execution through June 30, 2026, and is authorized under Arizona Revised Statutes. The contract involves collaboration between the state and a local educational agency (LEA) to improve student achievement in Math and English Language Arts (ELA).

The project, called Project Momentum Arizona, aims to enhance educational outcomes by funding district coaching services, principal partner services, reimbursement for professional development aligned with the Project Momentum Arizona Framework, and virtual collaborative team services. The Arizona Department of Education will fund up to $7,000 for these activities, with the funding source identified as SSAE150. The LEA will provide district coaches, engage experienced support consultants, develop action plans, conduct quarterly collaborative meetings, collect student achievement data, and share improvement protocols. The agreement requires the LEA to implement school improvement actions, conduct classroom observations, and work to close learning gaps in Mathematics and ELA for specified grade-level students.