FE_26-71-ED.pdf

This is an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) numbered 26-71-ED between the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and Buckeye Elementary School District, located in Buckeye, Arizona. The agreement is effective from October 15, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and involves a collaborative project focused on Teaching Partners through Public Education Agencies (PEA).

The contract provides funding of up to $15,000 in two stipends for implementing collaborative practices between general and special education teachers. Specifically, the funding supports school district, charter, and school teams in developing a school-wide approach for collaborative planning in mathematics curriculum design. The stipends include a $10,000 Collaboration Stipend and a $5,000 Co-teaching Stipend, which can be used for substitute pay, off-contract time for instructional planning, and supporting team members' participation in virtual learning sessions, instructional rounds, and professional development activities. The agreement requires team members to meet specific eligibility and attendance requirements, with the Arizona Department of Education providing facilitation, technical assistance, and learning resources throughout the project period.