FE_25-51-ED.pdf

This is an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and Painted Desert Demonstration Projects, Inc., with IGA Number 25-51-ED. The agreement is part of the Project Momentum Arizona Framework, focusing on improving student achievement in Math and English Language Arts (ELA) across Arizona's school systems. The contract is effective upon execution through June 30, 2026, and involves collaboration between the state education agency and a local educational agency (LEA).

The contract provides for district coaching services, principal partner services, reimbursement for professional development aligned with the Project Momentum Framework, and virtual collaborative team services. ADE will fund up to $7,000 for these services, with the funding source identified as SSAE150. The LEA's responsibilities include implementing school improvement actions, developing operational plans, conducting classroom observations, deploying standards-based curriculum, and administering benchmarking assessments. The agreement aims to close student learning gaps, improve academic outcomes, and ensure fidelity of implementation across participating schools in Arizona.