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Champions For Kids - AZ

@AZ_Champions

Supporting Students. Ensuring Access. Improving Outcomes.

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Joined August 2025
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@bellwetherorgOct 6
Read the analysis: bellwether.org/blog/new-fisc…
New Fiscal Year 2024 Data: K-12 Special Education Funding Falls Further Behind as Enrollment Hits...

New Fiscal Year 2024 Data: K-12 Special Education Funding Falls Further Behind as Enrollment Hits...

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NCLD@ncldorgOct 7
Know LD: Learning disabilities can look different. They can affect people in different ways and across different areas, and a person can have more than one LD. Learning about the different ways LD can show up is important to providing the right support. #KnowLD #LD
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Karla Phillips-Krivickas@AZKarlaSep 22
Every student with a disability deserves a Champion! @AZ_Champions
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@The74Sep 22
Arcane language, opaque processes and inconsistent communication often leave families unable to get the special education services their children need. One parent described it as "playing a game I didn't have the rules to" @ncldorg buff.ly/afFX4Ki
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NCLD@ncldorgApr 28
Only 17% of novice general educators feel completely confident adapting instruction for students with LD, compared with 60% of novice special educators. Inclusive classrooms need better support for the teachers leading them. Read NCLD’s report: ncld.co/4e3Hcg3
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NCLD@ncldorgApr 30
Time is a major barrier for teachers supporting students with LD. NCLD’s report finds many have resources & support, but without enough time, those efforts can't fully reach students. Let’s ensure teachers have time to help every student succeed: ncld.co/48oXcWd
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@educateall_orgAug 4
Karla Phillips-Krvickas, a 2026 Educating All Learners Champion, was featured on Phoenix's 12News! She’s empowering parents with a vital evaluation checklist for IEP meetings through @AZ_Champions 12news.com/article/news/inve… #SpecialEducation #Advocacy
Arizona mom turns search for special education answers into statewide advocacy effort

Arizona mom turns search for special education answers into statewide advocacy effort

She built a tool to help get kids with autism the support they're entitled to. Now, a national award will help expand it to more disabilities and families statewide.

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Karla Phillips-Krivickas@AZKarlaJul 24
The U.S. GAO issued a report this month regarding the increase of students with disabilities educated in general education classrooms. This is a good thing for students. Read the Champions for Kids report on the same topic for AZ specific information. azchampions.org/least-restri…
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The Arc of Tucson@arcoftucsonMar 1
Special education enrollment keeps growing. These 3 graphics show how. | K-12 Dive k12dive.com/news/these-3-cha…
Special education enrollment keeps growing. These 3 graphics show how.

Special education enrollment keeps growing. These 3 graphics show how.

Autism, developmental delay and multiple disabilities marked the fastest growing IDEA disability categories between 2023 and 2024.

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The Arc of Tucson@arcoftucsonJan 28
Should dyslexia be its own IDEA category? These bipartisan bills say yes | K-12 Dive k12dive.com/news/bills-in-co…

Should dyslexia be its own IDEA category? These bipartisan bills say yes

Supporters say the change would improve dyslexia identification practices, but critics worry it could delay interventions and lead to misidentification.

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Karla Phillips-Krivickas@AZKarla10 Nov 2025
Students identified with a disability are no more likely to achieve literacy benchmarks today than they were in 1998. Letting more students in hasn’t addressed the core problem: too many students are being left behind. @CRPE_edu crpe.org/unlocking-potential…
Unlocking Potential: Rethinking What’s “Special” About Special Education – Center on Reinventing...

Unlocking Potential: Rethinking What’s “Special” About Special Education – Center on Reinventing...

Unlocking Potential Rethinking What’s “Special” About Special Education Explore the Data Join the datasprint Read the white paper Join the Discussion Rethinking What’s “Special” About Special...

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Brookes Publishing@BrookesPubCo23 Nov 2025
Do these six things to help support the success of students with disabilities, both in the classroom and beyond. #Inclusion #InclusiveEducation #TeacherTips #StudentsWithDisabilities #DisabilityInclusion
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COPAA@COPAA13 Oct 2025
🧠 ADHD ≠ misbehavior. It's time to flip the script! ✅Use movement breaks ✅ Offer flexible seating ✅ Give clear, chunked instructions ✅ Celebrate strengths, not just compliance 🍎 Read more edweek.org/teaching-learning… #Neurodiversity #ADHDinClass #InclusiveTeaching

ADHD Is Punished in Schools. How Teachers Can Flip the Script

These strategies can help manage the behavior of students with ADHD more effectively.

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Karla Phillips-Krivickas@AZKarla12 Oct 2025
Replying to @AZ_Champions
@AZ_Champions will be the voice for Arizona students with disabilities. usatoday.com/story/news/educ…
Education Department wipes out special ed office in shutdown layoffs, union says

Education Department wipes out special ed office in shutdown layoffs, union says

The Education Department laid off nearly everyone at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.

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Karla Phillips-Krivickas@AZKarla4 Oct 2025
This breaks my heart. By the time a student with ADHD is in middle or high school, they’re likely to have accumulated a history of negative interactions with adults in the school setting. edweek.org/teaching-learning…

ADHD Is Punished in Schools. How Teachers Can Flip the Script

These strategies can help manage the behavior of students with ADHD more effectively.

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Karla Phillips-Krivickas@AZKarla5 Oct 2025
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@AZ_Champions has been asking for clarity from ADE on this for over two years. azcapitoltimes.com/news/2025…
‘Premature graduation’ of students with disabilities challenged by parents, educators | Arizona...

‘Premature graduation’ of students with disabilities challenged by parents, educators | Arizona...

A clearer legal position from the Arizona Department of Education on graduation requirements for students with disabilities sets the stage for more robust guidance.

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Karla Phillips-Krivickas@AZKarla26 Sep 2025
I was honored to join leaders, advocates, and experts for an in-depth conversation about our state’s education system. @AZ_Champions
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Karla Phillips-Krivickas@AZKarla24 Sep 2025
Thank you @AZCCEC for giving us the opportunity to discuss the critical issues facing our education system.
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Ben DeGrow@bendegrow23 Sep 2025
A vital voice in the arena for students with special needs and their families - Great read!
Karla Phillips-Krivickas (@AZKarla) profile pictureKarla Phillips-Krivickas@AZKarla23 Sep 2025
Thank you for the opportunity to share the experiences of Arizona families. @rickhess99
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Karla Phillips-Krivickas@AZKarla23 Sep 2025
Meanwhile, 14% of Arizona students are dealing with a disability, according to Karla Phillips-Krivickas with nonprofit Champions for Kids. She said those 140,000-plus students are not all getting the support they need. ktar.com/arizona-education/k…
K-12 education is facing multiple roadblocks in Arizona

K-12 education is facing multiple roadblocks in Arizona

Arizona K-12 education is facing multiple roadblocks in the classroom, including teacher pay, funding and support for students with disabilities.

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Champions For Kids - AZ@AZ_Champions8 Sep 2025
📢 Wed, Sept 18 | 10–11am Take a closer look at Arizona’s State Budget with former Treasurer Eileen Klein. Learn how big it is, where funds go, and who makes the decisions that shape our state. 👉 Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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