FE_26-70-ED.pdf

This Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA No. 26-70-ED) is between the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and the Kyrene School District, located in Tempe, Arizona. The agreement is a Teaching Partners project focused on collaborative planning between general education and special education teachers, with the goal of developing a school-wide approach to implementing curricular design principles in mathematics.

The contract provides funding of up to $15,000 in two stipends: a $10,000 Collaboration Stipend and a $5,000 Co-teaching Stipend. It is effective from October 15, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with provisions for renewal. The funding will support six team members from the school district in participating in the Teaching Partners Professional Learning Series, which includes virtual and in-person learning sessions, instructional rounds, and coaching. Eligibility for the program is contingent on meeting specific requirements, such as having a team of at least four members (including general education and special education teachers, an administrator, and an instructional coach) and completing the Teaching Partners School Team Checklist. The Arizona Department of Education will facilitate learning sessions, provide technical assistance, and offer resources to support the implementation of collaborative teaching practices.