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Summary of Requirements

  1. In-person AZPSS Professional Development to at least 70% of staff and administrators. Schools may choose between their nearest School Liaison Program Manager or use ADE's presentation to meet this requirement.     PD Slide Deck for Staff    Staff - Activity Scenarios

  2. Designate one employee with an appropriate background as the primary Point of Contact (POC)

  3. The POC will:   
  • Complete the necessary training
  • Oversee the school's AZPSS program & student mentors
  • Update the school's AZPSS website
  • Organize a patriotic event each school year
  • Track the number of participants & mentors

 Required POC Training     Student-led Peer2Peer Training   (Download)

Review the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for a complete list of requirements and expectations.

AZPSS SOP  Compliance Rubric

Completed applications will be sent to the ADE K12 Military Community Liaison.

Renewals may be submit an application 30 days before expiration.
 AZPSS Application      New Application window (September 1 to May 1)

AZPSS Report Template  Reports are due by June 30 of each school year.

Designated schools will be advertised on ADE's website and are valid for two years.

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