Sedona AZ – Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman today delivered the first ever State of Special Education speech to the Arizona State Senate Education Committee. Superintendent Hoffman praised the proposal to increase special education funding by $50 million (AZ SB 1060), but recognized that more would be needed to fully address the challenges faced by an underfunded public education system.
Superintendent Hoffman also recognized the work the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) has done to support special education teachers suffering from higher rates of burnouts than general education teachers. ADE’s Teach Camp, developed in partnership with the Arizona Council for Exceptional Children helps retain new special education teachers by offering an extensive year long system of supports, including ongoing professional development and opportunities to share knowledge with peers.
“Our special education system is stretched so thin that schools and districts are constantly faced with difficult decisions on where to make cuts in order to provide even the most basic services special education students need,” explained Superintendent Kathy Hoffman. “SB 1060, which will increase funding is an excellent first step, but our state must continue to invest more comprehensively in special education funding in order to build a system that effectively serves the most vulnerable population of students.”
Superintendent Hoffman called on lawmakers to continue to support SB 1060 and to invest in Arizona’s public education system by supporting policies aimed at recruiting and retaining qualified special education teachers and support staff.
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Got this today being shared by friends teacher groups & its worth knowing, hi to Sedona readers:
(begin email) ©IMAGN U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced the department’s latest efforts to maximize its use of taxpayer dollars. Reports revealed that over $30 million had been provided to deceased individuals, causing concern among officials. The Department has also clarified that individuals with immigration parole status are ineligible for federal student aid, ensuring only qualified applicants receive assistance.Google for information and share whats out there. (end email)
Here’s a question from email too “Why would we expect less than proper use of tax dollars?” Ask yourselves why you want less if youre against this transparency? You fail being a good person if against cleaning up all state corruption. Every school has room for cleanups. Help clean up because teachers will appreciate it. Get rid of unqualified teaching staff and administrators and vote uot board members not doing best for students.
Here is a better question you twit! How do you like charter schools? You know the ones that take tax payer money to make a profit off our kids! God you people are so stupid, you will get us all killed! JFC!
Such a delight to see you melting down with all your TDS related symptoms.
It’s urgent we do everything possible to restore standards of merit and excellence in American education, economy and culture. Teachers need to be accountable for their work.
Wow thats a meltdown? What cant counter facts? Fox news dosent have a answer for you? Charter schools are for profit. Less they spend the more they make! THATS YOUR TAX MONEY FOOL!
I dont have TDS, its all in the open for people to see. How fun will that be that they are getting rid of FEMA? NO NOAA, who is going to predict where it hits? Its strength?…Just a heads up, it wont be your weatherman on TV, he gets his information from NOAA!
TDS? Is thats who is cutting Medicaid? Think that wont effect you? Hey how about those Measles going? Oh thats right, 30 year high and not under control….And yesterday Arizona got its first cases!
I call it Project 2025, not TDS…..But man it will be so much fun after the devastation stops……………Enjoy, you brain dead fool! They are coming for you!
@westsedonadave. You do know that charter schools are non tuition based? You are aware that children in Charter schools test higher on average than their public school? A simple internet search will help understand the role Sedona and Southwest area charter schools fill.