FE_26-05-ED.pdf

This is an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and Imagine Elementary at Avondale, located in Gilbert, Arizona. The agreement is numbered 26-05-ED and has an effective date from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The contract is specifically for the Multi-Tier Behavior Support (MTBS) training and implementation project, which focuses on developing a school-wide approach for positive behavior management practices based on School-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (SW-PBIS) evidence-based elements.

The contract provides funding for Year 2 and Year 3 of the MTBS project, with a total budget of $40,000. Funding will support district and school teams in training series, with specific requirements for team composition and participation. The Arizona Department of Education will provide four two-day team trainings and two two-day coach trainings, along with technical assistance, resources, and connections to implementation networks. Eligible expenses include substitute pay, off-contract pay, participant stipends, SWIS licensing fees, and related costs. The project requires teams to meet specific eligibility and attendance requirements, with potential funding implications for non-compliance. Federal IDEA funds may be used to support the program.