activities · 16
what they do
direct service · 5
- Development and dissemination of model school policiesProvides member school districts, board members, and administrators with online access to hundreds of current, searchable sample policies linked to relevant statutes, as well as exclusive use of model policies. Supports transparency by posting Coalition testimony on education issues.
- Legislative information and engagement tools Legislative & Policy Advocacy for Education and Child WelfareOffers online updates on the status of education legislation and provides direct links to legislators and Arizona State Board of Education members to support informed engagement by members.
- Model and sample policy provisionProvides member school districts, board members, and administrators with online access to hundreds of current, searchable sample policies linked to relevant statutes, for exclusive use in policy development.
- Online Policy Resources and Legislative Updates Legislative & Policy Advocacy for Education and Child WelfareProvides members with online access to hundreds of searchable sample policies linked to legal references, along with real-time updates on the status of education legislation, links to legislators and State Board of Education members, and public posting of Coalition testimony to ensure transparency.
- Online legislative information and transparency services Legislative & Policy Advocacy for Education and Child WelfareProvides online updates on education legislation, links to state legislators and Arizona State Board of Education members, and posts Coalition testimony to promote transparency and member engagement.
advocacy · 5
- Legislative and regulatory advocacy Legislative & Policy Advocacy for Education and Child WelfareEngages in sustained advocacy at the Arizona State Legislature and with state education agencies, including monitoring bills, drafting legislation and amendments, providing testimony, contacting legislators, and supporting the passage of education-related laws such as SB 1061.
- Policy Advocacy at State Level Legislative & Policy Advocacy for Education and Child WelfareAdvocates for education policy changes at the Arizona State Legislature and all levels of government, including the Governor's office and the Arizona State Board of Education. Engages in drafting bills and amendments, monitoring education legislation, providing testimony at committee hearings, and contacting legislators during sessions.
- Policy advocacy at state and local levels Legislative & Policy Advocacy for Education and Child WelfareAdvocates for education policy changes by monitoring legislation, drafting bills and amendments, providing testimony at committee hearings, contacting legislators during sessions, and maintaining communication with the Governor's office, Arizona State Board of Education, and state agencies. Engages in coordinated advocacy with other education groups on shared priorities.
- Successful Education Policy Campaigns Advocacy for Educational Mandates and Commemorative PoliciesPlayed a key role in supporting the passage of Senate Bill 1061 in 2020, which led to the creation of ARS § 15-249.16 requiring the Arizona Department of Education to publish a statutory handbook of parental rights.
- Successful legislative campaign for parental rights handbook Advocacy for Educational Mandates and Commemorative PoliciesPlayed a key role in supporting the passage of Arizona Senate Bill 1061 (2020), which mandated the creation of a statutory handbook of parental rights by the Arizona Department of Education (ARS § 15-249.16).
capacity building · 6
- Leadership and Training Programs Educator Professional Development ProgramsProvides training and leadership development opportunities for school board members and administrators to strengthen governance and policy implementation in member districts.
- Leadership training and development Educator Professional Development ProgramsProvides training and leadership development programs for school board members and school administrators to strengthen governance and policy leadership in member districts.
- Policy manual development and audit services School Policy Development & ConsultationOffers comprehensive policy manual overhaul and one-time audit services for school districts and boards, including redlining outdated policies, adding new ones, and aligning with model policies and legal requirements.
- Policy manual support and audit services School Policy Development & ConsultationOffers comprehensive policy manual overhaul services for school districts and boards with outdated manuals, creating customized, up-to-date documents. Also provides one-time audit services comparing existing manuals to model policies, with redlined changes, additions, and deletions.
- Policy training and leadership development Educator Professional Development ProgramsProvides training and leadership development programs for school board members and school administrators to strengthen governance and policy leadership.
- Sample Policy and Policy Manual Support Services School Policy Development & ConsultationOffers exclusive access to sample policies for member school districts and provides comprehensive policy manual overhaul and audit services, including redlining outdated content, integrating model policies, and creating customized, up-to-date policy manuals in collaboration with district staff.
strategies · 12
how they think
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- Advance student-centered policy through grassroots advocacy and member activation grassroots advocacyThe Coalition mobilizes its members and stakeholders to advocate for legislation and policies that prioritize students, using a unified voice and grassroots activism to influence education decision-making at scale.
- Curriculum and instruction improvement through governance curriculum_and_instructionAdvances academic excellence by focusing school board governance on high-quality curriculum and instruction, ensuring policies and oversight directly support improved learning experiences tailored to student needs.
- Empower school board members through education and training empowerment through educationThe organization equips school board members with actionable knowledge and tools from experts to strengthen governance, challenge leadership when necessary, and improve decision-making in service of academic excellence.
- Empowering School Board Members and Stakeholders through Education and Resources empowerment_through_educationThe organization provides training, resources, and knowledge to school board members, candidates, parents, and communities, rooted in principles of educational freedom, parental rights, and academic excellence. This empowerment enables them to effectively challenge superintendents and colleagues, navigate the public education system, and hold board members and administration accountable, ultimately leading to improved academic outcomes through collaborative efforts.
- Empowerment through education and training empowerment through educationProvides school board members and stakeholders with actionable knowledge, tools, and expert-led training to improve governance, challenge leadership when necessary, and collaboratively enhance student outcomes.
- Grassroots advocacy and member activation grassroots advocacyMobilizes members and supporters to advocate for student-centered policies and legislation by activating a unified voice across local and state levels, leveraging community engagement to influence educational decision-making.
- Improve educational outcomes through effective curriculum and policy guidance curriculum_and_instructionThe Coalition emphasizes strong curriculum and instruction practices, along with legally sound and well-written district policies, as foundational to achieving academic excellence and meeting student needs.
- Membership-Based Support and Advocacy membership_based_supportThe organization supports school board members and engages community members through active and associate memberships. This membership model fosters collaboration and activates a unified voice for grassroots advocacy, promoting legislation and policy that prioritizes students and defends local control and academic excellence.
- Membership-based support and engagement membership_based_supportThe organization builds and sustains a network of active school board members and associate members (including parents, educators, and community members) to strengthen local governance and advance shared educational priorities through structured membership tiers and consistent engagement.
- Policy development and accountability stakeholder education and accountabilitySupports the creation of clear, legally compliant school district policies as a foundation for educational excellence and promotes stakeholder understanding of board roles to ensure accountability in governance.
- Promote accountability through stakeholder education stakeholder education and accountabilityBy educating the public on the roles and responsibilities of school boards, the Coalition empowers communities to engage effectively with governance structures and hold leaders accountable for student outcomes.
- Strengthen governance through membership-based support and collaboration membership_based_supportBy offering active and associate memberships, the Coalition builds a network of school board members, parents, educators, and community stakeholders who work together to support student-centered governance and shared accountability.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Advocacy
Engages in legislative advocacy at the state level, including testimony, bill drafting, monitoring education legislation, and coordinating with policymakers to advance parental rights and educational freedom.
Policy Services
Offers sample policies, policy manual overhauls, and one-time audits to help school districts maintain up-to-date, legally compliant policies aligned with state and federal law.
Training and Leadership Development
Provides school board members and stakeholders with tools and knowledge on governance, open meeting laws, school finance, and legal frameworks to improve accountability and leadership in public education.
relationships · 39
who they work with
- Agua Fria Union High School District Coalition — Governing board member of the coalition
- Apache Junction Unified School District Coalition — Governing board member of the coalition
- Arizona Ombudsman - Citizens' Aide Partner — References an online training video provided by the Arizona Ombudsman - Citizens' Aide for the Arizona Open Meeting Law.
- Arizona Tax Research Association Partner — Collaborated on the publication "Arizona School Finance," a breakdown and history of public school finance in Arizona.
- Casa Grande Elementary School District Coalition — Governing board member of the coalition
- Casa Grande Union High School District Coalition — Governing board member of the coalition
- Chandler Unified School District Coalition — Governing board member of the coalition
- Chino Valley Unified School District Coalition — Governing board member of the coalition
- Dysart Unified School District Coalition — Governing board member of the coalition
- East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) Coalition — Governing board member of the coalition
- Fountain Hills Unified School District Coalition — Governing board member of the coalition
- Glendale Elementary School District Coalition — Governing board member of the coalition
- Glendale Union High School District Coalition — Governing board member of the coalition
- Higley Unified School District Coalition — Governing board member of the coalition
- Humboldt Unified School District Coalition — Governing board member of the coalition
- JO Combs Unified School District Coalition — Governing board member of the coalition
- Liberty Elementary School District Coalition — Governing board member of the coalition
- Maricopa Unified School District Coalition — Governing board member of the coalition
- Mesa Unified School District Coalition — Governing board member of the coalition
- Nogales Unified School District Coalition — Governing board member of the coalition
- Page Unified School District Coalition — Governing board member of the coalition
- Palominas Unified School District Coalition — Governing board member of the coalition
- Paradise Valley Unified Partner — Regularly attends school board meetings of Paradise Valley Unified.
- Paradise Valley Unified School District Coalition — Governing board member of the coalition
- Payson Unified School District Coalition — Governing board member of the coalition
- Peoria Unified School District Coalition — Governing board member of the coalition
- Phoenix Elementary School District Coalition — Governing board member of the coalition
- Phoenix Union High School District Coalition — Governing board member of the coalition
- Prescott Unified School District Coalition — Governing board member of the coalition
- Queen Creek Unified School District Coalition — Governing board member of the coalition
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