Bisbee school board expands four-day policy to all of community Aug 11, 2009
The board also approved a memorandum of understanding between the district and Rio Salado College of Tempe as partners in the implementation and delivery of an Online Teacher-In-Residence Program as part of the Arizona Department of Education alternative pathway to teacher education in the areas of arts, elementary, secondary and special education. Herald/Review reporter Shar Porier can be reached at 515-4692 or by e-mail at. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Budget cuts eliminate resource officers Aug 8, 2009
The Arizona Department of Education denied a grant for his job, only about two weeks after telling the school his job was secure for at least another year ... The School Safety Program is a competitive grant from the Arizona Department of Education that pays for SRO salaries and related expenses ... The district is appealing the legislative committee's decision with the Arizona Department of Education. (AZCentral -- News)
In charter school push, Arizona gets $54 million federal grant Aug 7, 2009
Potential applicants have been calling the Arizona Department of Education and Arizona State Board for Charter Schools since the grant was announced last week to see whether they qualify for a share. Karen Butterfield, an associate superintendent for the state Department of Education, said her office and the Board for Charter Schools have agreed on some basic outlines and will formalize their criteria in the next few weeks. (AZCentral -- News)
Most CG schools meet federal standard Aug 5, 2009
This is the second year that CGUHS has not made AYP, Morris said, so it still is on warning status from the Arizona Department of Education. Sophomore special-ed and English learners missed the target in 2008. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
NUSD to ask voters for budget override Aug 1, 2009
NUSD already has an override because funding from the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) is not keeping pace with inflation, Soto said. About half the school districts in the state operate with an override. (Nogales International, AZ)
Most NUSD schools reach federal goal on tests Aug 1, 2009
The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) posted the AYP designations on July 29, a few weeks after the annual AIMS (Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards) scores came out. The tests measure progress in math, reading and writing. (Nogales International, AZ)
State ranks 5 schools near top All Casa Grande student groups get 'performing' or better rating Aug 1, 2009
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Charter school official keeps pushing, even after high rating Jul 31, 2009
It s huge, Denno said of the charter school s designation earlier this week by the Arizona Department of Education, especially since it was the first year with our new grades. We feel like we can expand on this going forward. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Sex ed gets left behind at NUSD Jul 29, 2009
Certificates of compliance to teach sex ed are only issued when there are changes to the curriculum, said Amy Rezzonico, a spokeswoman with the Arizona Department of Education. Nogales does not have such a certificate on file with ADE.. (Nogales International, AZ)
Local schools rate high Jul 29, 2009
The Arizona Department of Education has released its AZ Learns profiles for the past school year. The evaluations include various components such as Arizona s Instrument to Measure Standards /dual-purpose assessments, measure of academic process, graduation/dropout rates and reclassification of English language learner students. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
County signs off on changes Jul 29, 2009
Approved an agreement between the Arizona Department of Education, the National School Lunch Program and the county juvenile detention program for breakfast and lunch for juvenile detainees. Accepted three grant awards totaling 151,491, all dealing with victims of crime. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Schools impress Arizona; feds tougher to please Jul 29, 2009
Source: Arizona Department of Education ... Source: Arizona Department of Education. (AZCentral -- News)
Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35 sees gains in AIMS test scores Jul 29, 2009
This week, the Arizona Department of Education will announce whether the school districts are meeting the Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). The AYP designation is based on the AIMS scores and tells districts if they are advancing toward the goals set by the federal No Child Left Behind Act, said Rich. (Nogales International, AZ)
No comments posted. Jul 23, 2009
That's according to AIMS test scores released last week by Arizona Department of Education. Arizona Schools Chief Tom Horne is happy with the progress districts are making. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
NUSD students raise scores on AIMS test Jul 22, 2009
The district received the results in early June, but the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) does not allow them to be released until July 15. They give us time to make any corrections, such as a child being misclassified, she said. (Nogales International, AZ)
Contract details of new SV schools superintendent released (1) Jul 19, 2009
According to information provided by Arizona Department of Education and local school officials, Roach s salary is 111,000 ... This information is from the Arizona Department of Education and, except for Sierra Vista, is from the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Maricopa High School's special ed plan attacked Parents call extremely long delays in preparing tailored curriculum illegal Jul 14, 2009
According to Arizona Department of Education policy, each student who is in the special education program receives an IEP, which is tailored to meet the individual demands of the student. For example, a student with dyslexia would have a different plan than a student with autism. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Educators 'sleep a little better' Casa Grande schools welcome $500 million increase in state education funding Jul 10, 2009
Amy Rezzonico, spokeswoman for the Arizona Department of Education, said the governor vetoed the 9 percent proposed cuts to JTED funding. "Currently there is not a cap on JTED funding for FY09-10.". (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
School board approves budget's first draft Jul 8, 2009
Using some worksheets provided by the Arizona Department of Education, and over-estimating several line items, the budget process officially began for the Benson School District Thursday night. David Woodall, superintendent of Benson schools, expressed some optimism that the Arizona Legislature and Governor Jan Brewer would come to an agreement and a real state budget would be in place soon. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Bond election approved by board Jul 8, 2009
Approved General Statement of Assurance for 2009-10 with the Arizona Department of Education for participation in any ADE administered program. Approved increasing the classroom capacities from 25 to 28 per classroom. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
25,000 students in Arizona now homeless; up 18% in past year Jul 4, 2009
9 million to give homeless children as young as preschool age equal access to free public education, according to the Arizona Department of Education. So far, 25 of the 187 eligible K-12 districts and charter schools have been awarded funds. (AZCentral)
Supreme Court says AZ spends enough to teach English Jul 1, 2009
Flores said that the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) provided inadequate ELL instruction in the Nogales Unified School District (NUSD) in violation of the Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974 (EEOA), which requires states to take appropriate action to overcome language barriers in schools, according to the court syllabus. At the time, ADE allocated 150 extra per year for each ELL student, said Ana Doan Woolfolk, bilingual education director at NUSD from 1990 to 2000. (Nogales International, AZ)
Anti-illegal-migrant bills advance Jun 28, 2009
Impact: Would require the Arizona Department of Education to collect and report data on students enrolled in Arizona school districts who cannot demonstrate proof of legal U.S. residence. Status: Approved Thursday by Senate Education Committee. (AZCentral)
Tech school's budget approved, but awaits tweaks Jun 28, 2009
CAVIT's proposed budget is posted on the Arizona Department of Education Web site, www. ade. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Schools make best guess at budget CG elementary district board will have until Sept. 15 to revise approved spending plan Jun 26, 2009
To meet that deadline, the Arizona Department of Education and the Auditor General's Office came up with budget forms for the districts to use in lieu of real numbers ... Casa Grande Elementary's proposed budget is posted on the Arizona Department of Education Web site, www. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Uncertainty is Arizona teachers' new reality Jun 26, 2009
Some school districts are experiencing student growth, according to the Arizona Department of Education ... Source: Arizona Department of Education. (AZCentral -- News)
Bill would force schools to report data on migrants Jun 25, 2009
Senate Bill 1172 would also require the Arizona Department of Education to research the "adverse impact" of these students' enrollment. "This is about the taxpayer - and knowing who's in those schools that shouldn't even be in this country - and what they're paying," said Sen. (AZCentral -- News)
Giffords joins president in effort to cut government spending Jun 25, 2009
The Arizona Department of Education is also required to report the number of jobs saved through the recovery funding. Giffords has also stayed true to her campaign promise to make herself more accessible to the public, recently hosting the 17th 'Congress on your Corner' session in Vail. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
SV schools prepare to finalize 2010 budget Jun 25, 2009
SIERRA VISTA The Sierra Vista Unified School District s proposed budget will be published on the Arizona Department of Education Web site within the next few days and will appear in the Saturday addition of the Herald/Review, Superintendent Brett Agenbroad said. The governing board voted Tuesday to approve the publication during a meeting. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Thousands of English learners expected to advance Jun 24, 2009
A report to be released Tuesday by the Arizona Department of Education comes just days before the U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule on whether the state adequately funds its English learning classes. State schools chief Tom Horne said the rise in the number of students testing out of English-learner courses is the direct result of the four-hour-a-day course that focuses on English grammar, reading and writing. (FOX 11, AZ)
Twice as many advance out of language class Jun 23, 2009
Nearly 40,000 Arizona students will advance out of English-language learning programs and into regular classes this coming school year, more than double the number of students who made the move just two years ago, the Arizona Department of Education will report today. The report, obtained Monday by The Arizona Republic, comes days before the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule on whether Arizona adequately funds its programs to help students learn English. (AZCentral -- News)
Pettit seeks $600,000 in damages from DUSD Jun 19, 2009
As a result of investigations, and monitoring from the Arizona Department of Education, it became evident that the Principal of that school was vigorously ignoring and flagrantly disobeying the requirement of Arizona law ... The meeting was initially called the week prior to update the board on status of a district, Arizona Department of Education and Auditor s General investigation of the ELL withdrawals. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Charter schools better than public schools Jun 3, 2009
Per the Arizona Department of Education, eight of the top 10 schools are charter schools with the other two being competitive entry magnet schools ... " What if... wrote on May 29, 2009 10:50 AM:" I cant wait to see how override supporters will try to disagree with the Arizona Department of Educations top 10 list. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Coolidge schools near decision on top position Four candidates remain for interim superintendent post May 29, 2009
After meeting in executive session May 18, the Coolidge Unified School District board announced the following finalists: Javier Abrego, education program specialist for the Arizona Department of Education; Cecilia Johnson, director of curriculum instruction and assessment in the Tempe Union High School District; Doug Price, director of Title I Local Educational Agencies improvement at ADE; and Alberto Siqueiros, chief academic officer in the Tucson Unified School District. The board is seeking... (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
New English-learner fight after schools chief alters process May 28, 2009
Source: Arizona Department of Education. . (AZCentral -- News)
Official says Douglas school complying with law May 23, 2009
Executive Director Jose Frisby said every student has presented forms demonstrating residency that were approved by the Arizona Department of Education ... We're requesting guidance as to any irregularities that the Arizona Department of Education would have found, he said, reiterating that the audits have found absolutely nothing. (AZCentral -- News)
State cites video evidence that Mexican students being accepted by Omega Alpha May 22, 2009
In 2008, the school was questioned by Arizona Department of Education (ADE) staff following allegations that the school enrolled students who actually live in Mexico ... The video can be seen at the Arizona Department of Education website at. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Horne: State pays for schooling of Mexicans May 22, 2009
Earlier, in a statement, he said a videotape posted on the Arizona Department of Education s Web site shows students who live in Agua Prieta, Mexico, being driven to the Omega Alpha Academy charter school across the border in Douglas, Ariz. There were previous denials from the school, he said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Sierra Vista school board reinstates several jobs May 20, 2009
The Arizona Department of Education recommended the system to the district. The service will be paid for with Title 2 federal funding, said Danielle Root, curriculum coordinator. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Educators ready to put new degrees to the test May 17, 2009
" The education-doctorate students at ASU West, which now boasts three "cohorts" at various stages, run the educational gamut. There are classroom teachers, community-college administrators, staff-development experts, advisers, assistant superintendents, middle-school principals, a librarian and a technology expert at the Arizona Department of Education. Their ages range from the mid-20s to over 60. They come in as a group and leave as a group. That internal support is critical to success. To... (AZCentral -- News)
Vocational school will be open next year May 16, 2009
Scholarships for students who graduate early will still be available next year, Kramer said, after checking with the Arizona Department of Education. Currently Pierson has 132 students enrolled. (Nogales International, AZ)
School lunches won't be the same USDA funding rules force Casa Grande high schools to part with popular vendor May 9, 2009
A district committee reviewed the bids for four hours, judging them by the criteria provided by the USDA and the Arizona Department of Education and writing comments. Summit was the winner with a management fee bid of 10 cents a meal, among other things. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Border schools say they are prepared for flu May 5, 2009
Douglas Unified School District Superintendent Earl Pettit said officials would take direction from the CDC and Arizona Department of Education, as well as the county health department. If we were to have confirmed case within our schools, with a staff member or a student, we would execute the same plan that they did at Nogales. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Trio continues rallying cry of the tea parties May 1, 2009
Jenney suggested that Arizona Department of Education Superintendent Tom Horne was better suited for a head master position at a private school rather than running the state school system. Stevens said some legislators looked to cut 300 million from the schools and 210 million from the cities. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Kyrene adds condom instruction to health curriculum Apr 30, 2009
Furedy and Kyrene's health director Susanna Yost reassured the board that funding wouldn't be lost and the new lessons are compliant with the Arizona Department of Education. Kyrene received 32 responses about the new curriculum, with 18 of those responses coming from district parents. (AZCentral -- News)
Layoff threats, other changes create concern at meeting Apr 18, 2009
The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) will not allow these teachers to return without provisional or full certification. NUSD will try to replace 27 of these teachers at its April 18 hiring fair. (Nogales International, AZ)
Teacher layoffs delayed Casa Grande high school board doesn't renew one administrator's contract Apr 10, 2009
Blaylock had asked in 2006 to be released from his contract to accept a job as a program specialist with the Arizona Department of Education. The board at that time refused to approve the resignation. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Schools not yet sure on fed funding (215) Apr 9, 2009
The Arizona Department of Education has suggested that she spend 100 million to protect teaching positions, and that some of that money go toward technology and digital instruction programs. Baker recommended that teachers and parents start emailing Governor Brewer and tell her how the 180 million should be spent. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
NUSD cautious about stimulus money Apr 4, 2009
The figures for both districts are estimates, said Richard Valdivia, deputy associate superintendent for operations at the Arizona Department of Education. Actual numbers will be released next week, he said. (Nogales International, AZ)
Put it in writing: Plan aims to steer freshmen Mar 29, 2009
When students have dreams and goals, they will work harder to attain them, said Maxine Daly, Arizona Department of Education's deputy associate superintendent ... Kay Schreiber, Arizona Department of Education school counselor supervisor, said some districts are creating classes for freshman, while others are setting aside time once a week for planning time. (AZCentral -- News)
Educators seek answers beyond AIMS Mar 15, 2009
1999: The Arizona Republic sued the Arizona Department of Education after it refused to release questions on a new high school exam called the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards, or AIMS. Nine out of 10 high school juniors and seniors failed a 1998 field test ... By 2005: After The Republic won its open-records case in 2001, real test items, as well a sample question booklets and practice tests, became available to the public on the Arizona Department of Education web site. (AZCentral -- News)
Pettit reassigned, District to begin independent investigation into ELL questions at Stevenson Mar 13, 2009
The meeting was initially called last week to update the board on status of a district, Arizona Department of Education and Auditor s General investigation of the ELL withdrawals. It turned out the only investigation was the district s.. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
CAVIT's board selects superintendent Mar 8, 2009
-- Hollenback said new programs that have been submitted to the Arizona Department of Education for next school year are culinary arts, sports medicine, agriculture, hospitality and marketing at Vista Grande High School; construction, accounting and performing arts (stagecraft) at Maricopa; culinary arts, audio visuals and hospitality at Poston Butte (Florence district); education professions, engineering, heating/air-conditioning and sports medicine at Florence; graphic communication and sports... (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Douglas school board scheduled to discuss superintendents status Mar 8, 2009
Ortiz is already reassigned to his home after an audit by the Arizona Department of Education revealed that English language learner students were moved to mainstream classrooms instead of classes to help them increase their English skills. Tuesday s meeting also will act as an open forum for parents and staff to gather information. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Horne applauds school, outlines funding hurdles Mar 7, 2009
To find out Arizona s educational standards, go to the Arizona Department of Education. Web site at. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
OLM School is ready for name change Mar 6, 2009
OLM School does not have to follow Arizona Department of Education rules, but it does use them as a guideline, Gordon said. OLM School is fully accredited through the National Catholic Education Association, which sends an audit team to check compliance. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Stevenson Elementary ELL program in Douglas investigated by state Mar 1, 2009
DOUGLAS An elementary school principal has been reassigned to his home after an audit by the Arizona Department of Education revealed that English language learner students were moved to mainstream classrooms instead of classes to help them increase their English skills ... There is an ongoing investigation of the Stevenson School problem by the Arizona Department of Education, Auditor General s Office and the school district. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Education firm lobbies for shorter path to teacher license Feb 21, 2009
Arizona Department of Education officials have said the state will need to produce about 400 more teachers per year in math alone to meet future needs. The state already has shrunk a six-week "boot camp" for intern-teacher trainees to 56 hours. (AZCentral -- News)
Decision Theater hosts second flu pandemic Feb 20, 2009
Officials from the Arizona Department of Health Services, Arizona State University, Arizona Department of Education and others from county health departments are on hand at to test their capabilities as the scenario unfolds. Decision Theater, a computerized simulator with seven wall-length video screens, allows officials to test their actions based on information from multiple sources. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Arizona faces severe teacher shortage Feb 20, 2009
With the new requirement for high-school students to take additional years of math and science, the Arizona Department of Education projects the state will need an additional 400 math and 250 science teachers per year. That's roughly 500 more teachers than the state's three public universities are currently producing. (AZCentral -- News)
SV schools examine why students withdraw Feb 19, 2009
The 100th day average daily membership, ADM a critical number that the Arizona Department of Education uses to determine formula funding for school districts was 5,890 on Jan. 16, Quiroz said. Of the Jan. 16 ADM, 459 students were kindergartners. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
School system resources Feb 16, 2009
State School Superintendent Tom Horne told a group of legislators last week that the Arizona Department of Education has made progress in his six years in office ... To see Horne s speech and more about the Arizona Department of Education, log onto. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
No-win situations emerge from sate budget cuts Schools must trim over eight times as much as this year Feb 12, 2009
The Arizona Department of Education soon will tell each district how much it must cut this year, Essigs said. The best guess is a little over a 2 percent reduction in the base support level for operational budgets and 10 percent cut for soft capital funding. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
NUSD adapts to teaching mandate Feb 8, 2009
In spring 2008, the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) issued a mandate to all school districts: separate your English language learners (ELLs) for four hours a day of intensive instruction until they are fluent in English reading, writing and speaking. English issues come to the foreground. (Nogales International, AZ)
