activities · 25
what they do
direct service · 18
- Academic Support ServicesProvides targeted support for students in English language and literacy, focusing on foundational reading, fluency, comprehension, and written expression, as well as mathematics support for computation and problem-solving skills.
- Bullying Prevention and Response Comprehensive Bullying Prevention & ResponseEducates students about bullying, operates a confidential reporting system for incidents, conducts investigations, takes disciplinary action, and ensures immediate contact with emergency services when physical harm occurs due to alleged bullying.
- Deliver special education and related support services Special Education for Learning DifferencesProvides a comprehensive range of special education services including behavioral support, psychological counseling, speech-language therapy, occupational and physical therapy, social skills development, and academic support in literacy, math, and English language development, tailored to individual student needs in the least restrictive environment.
- Deliver special education and related support services Special Education for Learning DifferencesProvides a comprehensive range of special education services including behavioral support, psychological counseling, speech-language therapy, occupational and physical therapy, social skills development, and academic support in literacy, math, and English language skills, delivered in the least restrictive environment.
- Ensure compliance with civil rights and non-discrimination laws Non-Discrimination Policy ImplementationProhibits discrimination in admission, enrollment, and educational programs on the basis of race, sex, disability, gender identity, and other protected characteristics in compliance with Title IX and other federal and state civil rights laws.
- Ensure compliance with civil rights and non-discrimination laws Non-Discrimination Policy ImplementationComplies with Title IX and federal and state civil rights laws by prohibiting discrimination in admission, enrollment, and educational programs based on race, sex, disability, gender identity, and other protected characteristics.
- Ensure non-discrimination in educational programs Non-Discrimination Policy ImplementationComplies with Title IX and other federal and state civil rights laws by prohibiting discrimination in admission, enrollment, and educational programs based on race, sex, disability, gender identity, and other protected characteristics.
- GRASP Program OperationOperates the Growth Responsibility and Support Program (GRASP) at the South Mountain Campus, offering intensive support in a self-contained classroom with a smaller teacher-to-scholar ratio for students requiring additional assistance.
- Operate GRASP self-contained classroom for intensive student supportProvides intensive academic and behavioral support through the GRASP (Growth Responsibility and Support Program) self-contained classroom at the South Mountain Campus, featuring a lower teacher-to-student ratio for scholars needing additional structure and attention.
- Operate GRASP self-contained classroom for intensive supportOperates the Growth Responsibility and Support Program (GRASP) at the South Mountain Campus, a self-contained classroom with a lower teacher-to-scholar ratio designed for students needing intensive academic and behavioral support.
- Prevent and respond to bullying and harassment Comprehensive Bullying Prevention & ResponseProvides education on bullying, operates a confidential reporting system for incidents of harassment or intimidation, investigates reports, takes disciplinary action (including suspension or expulsion), maintains incident documentation for six years, and requires immediate emergency response when physical harm occurs.
- Prevent and respond to bullying and harassment Comprehensive Bullying Prevention & ResponseImplements a comprehensive bullying prevention and response system that includes education for students, a confidential reporting mechanism for incidents of harassment or intimidation, prompt investigations, disciplinary actions (up to expulsion), mandatory reporting to law enforcement when necessary, emergency response protocols for physical harm, and retention of incident documentation for at least six years.
- Prevent and respond to bullying and harassment Comprehensive Bullying Prevention & ResponseImplements a comprehensive bullying prevention and response system that includes education for students, a confidential reporting mechanism for incidents of harassment or intimidation, prompt investigations, disciplinary actions (up to expulsion), mandatory reporting to law enforcement when necessary, and documentation of incidents for at least six years.
- Provide special education and related support services Special Education for Learning DifferencesDelivers a range of individualized support services including special education in the least restrictive environment, behavioral interventions, psychological counseling, occupational and physical therapy, speech-language therapy, social skills training, and academic support in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Social and Interpersonal Skills Development School-Based Mental Health & Life CoachingOffers support for students to develop social and interpersonal skills necessary for daily interactions with peers and staff, and for smooth transitions across various school environments.
- Special Education and Support Services Special Education for Learning DifferencesProvides a range of special education and support services, including individualized educational plans, behavioral support, psychological counseling, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language therapy, to meet students' diverse needs in the least restrictive environment.
- Student Records Management Student Enrollment & Graduation ManagementManages student records, including processing requests for records from families of the Advanced Virtual Academy (AVA).
- Student Records Request Processing Student Enrollment & Graduation ManagementProvides a process for families of the Advanced Virtual Academy (AVA) to request student records.
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- Financial and Administrative Oversight Back-Office Financial ManagementOversees accounting functions, manages payroll, procurement, and accounts payable teams, and implements process improvements to enhance organizational performance in compliance with GAAP.
- Manage financial and operational systems Back-Office Financial ManagementOversees accounting functions including payroll, procurement, and accounts payable, implements process improvements, and ensures compliance with GAAP to support organizational performance.
- Registrar Leadership and Compliance Student Enrollment & Graduation ManagementProvides leadership for registrars at all AMS schools, ensuring compliance with state data reporting requirements and maintaining accurate student records.
- Student Information System Support Student Enrollment & Graduation ManagementOversees and provides support for the student information system (SIS) for students, parents, and staff across the AMS network.
- Support organizational operations and data systems Back-Office Financial ManagementOversees critical operational functions across the AMS network including accounting, payroll, procurement, accounts payable, student information system (SIS) support, and leadership of registrar teams, ensuring compliance with GAAP and state data reporting requirements.
- Support organizational operations and data systems Back-Office Financial ManagementOversees accounting, payroll, procurement, and accounts payable functions in compliance with GAAP, implements process improvements, manages the student information system (SIS) across the AMS network, and provides leadership for registrars to ensure accurate records and compliance with state data reporting requirements.
- Support student records and enrollment systems Student Enrollment & Graduation ManagementOversees student information system (SIS) support for students, parents, and staff across the AMS network, provides leadership for registrars, ensures compliance with state data reporting requirements, and manages student records requests for the Advanced Virtual Academy (AVA).
strategies · 27
how they think
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- Advance equity through transformative leadership in underserved schools transformative_leadership_in_underserved_schoolsFocuses organizational leadership on transformative practices in urban Title I schools to improve educational outcomes and ensure equal opportunities for students in underserved communities.
- Comprehensive Anti-Bullying and Non-Discrimination Policy zero-tolerance_bullying_policyThe organization maintains a zero-tolerance bullying policy with prompt investigations, protects reporters from retaliation, and enforces disciplinary actions for false reporting, all within a broader non-discrimination framework compliant with federal and state civil rights laws.
- Deliver special education services in the least restrictive environment least_restrictive_environmentProvides individualized special education and support services in the least restrictive environment appropriate to each student’s needs, ensuring academic and social integration whenever possible.
- Deliver special education services in the least restrictive environment least_restrictive_environmentProvides individualized special education and support services in the least restrictive environment to ensure scholars receive appropriate educational programming while being integrated with their peers to the maximum extent possible.
- Deliver special education services in the least restrictive environment least_restrictive_environmentProvides individualized special education and support services in the least restrictive environment appropriate to each student's needs, ensuring academic and social integration to the maximum extent possible.
- Deliver virtual education with full administrative support virtual_educationOffers accredited virtual academic programming through the Advanced Virtual Academy (AVA), supported by accessible online administrative services to ensure continuity and flexibility in education.
- Deliver virtual education with full administrative support virtual_educationOffers accredited virtual academic programming through the Advanced Virtual Academy (AVA), supported by accessible online administrative services to ensure continuity and engagement.
- Enforce comprehensive anti-bullying and anti-retaliation policies zero-tolerance_bullying_policyProhibits bullying in all school settings, investigates reports promptly, protects good-faith reporters from retaliation, and deters false reporting through disciplinary measures.
- Ensure equity and inclusion through policy and representation equity_in_educationAdvances equity in education by maintaining a diverse staff that reflects the community and enforcing non-discrimination policies across all programs in compliance with civil rights laws.
- Ensure equity and inclusion through policy and representation diversity_and_inclusionAdvances equity in education by maintaining a diverse staff that reflects the community, enforcing non-discrimination policies, and upholding equal opportunity in all programs and operations.
- Ensure safe, equitable, and inclusive school environments zero-tolerance_bullying_policyImplements anti-bullying, anti-retaliation, and non-discrimination policies to foster a safe, inclusive, and legally compliant educational environment that protects students and staff and deters misuse of reporting systems.
- Ensure safe, equitable, and inclusive school environments diversity_and_inclusionCommits to equity and inclusion through anti-bullying, anti-discrimination, and anti-retaliation policies, with proactive investigation of incidents and consequences for false reports to maintain integrity and safety.
- Ensure transparent and accessible governance transparent_governancePromotes accountability by publicly sharing meeting notices and governance information online to ensure stakeholder access and participation.
- Ensure transparent and accessible governance transparent_governancePromotes transparency by publicly sharing meeting notices and governance information online to support community access and accountability.
- Ensure transparent and accountable governance transparent_governanceMaintains public trust and accountability by providing transparent access to governance information through the online publication of meeting notices and operational policies.
- Equity and Transformative Leadership in Underserved Communities equity_in_educationThe organization is committed to providing equal educational opportunities for all students, particularly through transformative leadership in urban Title I schools, to improve outcomes in underserved communities.
- Implement trauma-informed care and crisis intervention trauma_informed_careUses trauma-informed practices, behavior intervention, and crisis response strategies to support students with emotional and behavioral challenges in a safe and responsive environment.
- Individualized Support in the Least Restrictive Environment least_restrictive_environmentThe organization provides individualized support services, including special education, within the least restrictive environment to meet each scholar's educational needs effectively.
- Multidisciplinary and Trauma-Informed Student Support multidisciplinary_student_supportThe organization delivers comprehensive multidisciplinary support services, including academic, behavioral, therapeutic, and social skills interventions, and applies trauma-informed care and crisis intervention practices to support exceptional students.
- Practice transparent and accountable governance transparent_governanceMaintains public trust through transparent governance practices, including publicly accessible meeting notices and compliance with legal and civil rights frameworks.
- Prevent and respond to bullying with comprehensive policies zero-tolerance_bullying_policyEnforces a zero-tolerance policy for bullying, including cyberbullying, with prompt investigations, anti-retaliation protections, and consequences for false reports to ensure a safe and accountable school environment.
- Promote equity and transformative leadership in underserved education equity_in_educationFocuses organizational leadership on equity in education and transformative leadership practices, particularly in urban Title I schools, to improve outcomes for students in underserved communities.
- Provide multidisciplinary, individualized student support multidisciplinary_student_supportOffers tailored behavior, academic, therapeutic, and social skills interventions through a multidisciplinary approach to meet the holistic needs of exceptional scholars, including those informed by trauma.
- Provide multidisciplinary, individualized student support multidisciplinary_student_supportOffers tailored behavior, academic, therapeutic, and social skills interventions through a multidisciplinary approach to meet the holistic needs of exceptional scholars.
- Provide multidisciplinary, individualized student support multidisciplinary_student_supportOffers tailored behavior, academic, therapeutic, and social skills interventions through a multidisciplinary approach to meet the holistic needs of each scholar, particularly those with exceptionalities.
- Transparent Governance transparent_governanceThe organization ensures public access to governance information by publishing meeting notices online, promoting transparency in its operations.
- Virtual Academic Programming virtual_educationThe organization offers virtual academic programming through the Advanced Virtual Academy (AVA), providing online access to educational content and administrative support services.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Anti-Bullying Program
Includes a formal Anti-Bullying Policy, confidential reporting procedures, training and education for students, and prompt investigation of all reported incidents of bullying on campus, online, or at school-sponsored events
Exceptional Student Services
Provides specialized support for students with disabilities, including individualized education plans, behavior intervention, trauma-informed care, and compliance with special education regulations
Student Registration and Data Management
Oversees student enrollment, ensures accurate and complete academic records, and meets all state reporting requirements for student data
relationships · 5
who they work with
- Arizona Department of Education Government — Links to azed.gov for state-level bullying prevention resources.
- South Mountain Campus Partner — Hosts the GRASP self-contained program for scholars needing intensive support services.
- South Mountain campus Partner — Location where the GRASP program is delivered.
- Title IX Government — Designates Title IX coordinators and ensures compliance with Title IX regulations.
- Zachary J. Larison Government — Grants and Compliance Specialist responsible for handling public records requests