FE_26-73-ED.pdf

This document is an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and the Lake Havasu City Unified School District, located in Arizona. The agreement, numbered 26-73-ED, is effective from October 15, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and pertains to the Teaching Partners project, which is designed to support public education agencies through collaborative professional learning initiatives.

The agreement provides funding of up to $15,000 in two stipends for implementing practices that facilitate collaboration and co-teaching between general education and special education teachers. The funds are specifically allocated for teacher collaboration ($10,000 collaboration stipend) and co-teaching ($5,000 co-teaching stipend). The project requires participating school teams to meet specific requirements, including team composition, professional learning sessions, and instructional rounds. Key obligations include successful completion of a Teaching Partners School Team Checklist, attendance at virtual and in-person learning sessions, and commitment from administrators, instructional coaches, and team members. The agreement is contingent on Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funds being available to support the program.