In 1988, P.L. 100-297 authorized the State Department of Education to establish a Title I Committee of Practitioners (COP). In accordance with this statute, the committee is to be composed of administrators, teachers, parents, representatives of non-public school children and representatives of neglected and delinquent institutions. The law requires all major proposed or final rules or regulations issued by the state be reviewed by the Committee of Practitioners. Beginning in FY1998, the COP became a cross programmatic committee. Under NCLB, renamed ESSA, the COP covers all ESSA programs that are in the Consolidated Plan.
2021-2022 Open Membership: The Committee of Practitioners is a group committed to serving as an advisory council to ADE to ensure that all students under ESSA are provided equitable access to an excellent education. COP members will collectively commit to engage in the work of the committee to address relevant issues related to ESSA and provide feedback to ADE from a LEA perspective. The committee will hold an open membership for school year 2021-2022. Members will be provided opportunities to learn about the work of ADE, ESSA, and the ESEA Consolidated Application, as well as provide ADE with meaningful feedback at conferences throughout the year, emails (being a member ad you to our COP listserv), our ESE Newsletter, and specific webinars scheduled throughout the year.
We ask that you use the form below if you are interested in becoming a member.
If you have any specific questions, please reach out to [email protected].
The COP generally meets 4-5 times per school year. Meeting agendas are developed by the Title I Deputy Associate Superintendent (DAS) in conjunction with the membership. Two co-chairpersons conduct the meetings. Each chair serves a two-year overlapping term. The new chair is selected by the membership at the first meeting of the year. The agenda is developed by the Title I DAS in cooperation with the membership.
Members of the public are welcome to attend the Community of Practitioners (COP) meetings, but must email to register. For questions, please email [email protected] or call (602) 364-1958.
FY21 Meetings - Due to the pandemic, all meetings will be held virtually.
The state of Arizona has a commitment to excellence and continued school improvement that ensures the best learning possible for our elementary, middle and high school students. This Title I recognition program is based on the Six Principles of Effective Schools and honors schools that have demonstrated innovation and outstanding results in one of the following categories:
In this month's issue, we highlight important updates and reminders about the ESEA Consolidated Application including FY21 carry over reminders, EMAC transition, and more!
