Champions For Kids - AZ

Supporting Students. Ensuring Access. Improving Outcomes.

[Champions For Kids - AZ @AZ_Champions]

Honored and blessed to win this award and join the ranks of other amazing leaders!

[EducatingAllLearners.org @educateall_org]

We're thrilled to announce our EALA 2026 New Champion and Runners Up!
New Champion: Karla Phillips-Krivickas, Champions for Kids
Sandra Hunter, Roadmap to Success
Nashlie Sephus, Bean Path

Congrats to these amazing leaders! https://t.co/bQU6RMfIsW

[Champions For Kids - AZ @AZ_Champions]

When you're allowed to dream big . . .

[Arizona Diamondbacks @Dbacks]

Joe Giacinto, a blind and autistic clarinet phenom, performed tonight's National Anthem.

[Champions For Kids - AZ @AZ_Champions]

This is amazing!
Common accommodations students with disabilities need in traditional classroom settings are provided to everyone — a key factor in the learner-centered system’s success.

[The 74 @The74]

Exclusive: A new study examines three schools that meet the needs of all students with unique daily practices and organizational structures https://t.co/2drg91LxDt

[Champions For Kids - AZ @AZ_Champions]

HB 2621 passed the House today 51-0-8-1 making it easier for students with disabilities in unincorporated areas and group homes to access much needed education and services. Thank you @MatthewGress and @BrianGarciaAZ

[Champions For Kids - AZ @AZ_Champions]

Yesterday, SB1754 passed the AZ State Senate. This bill improves transparency of the
special education complaint outcomes and reinforces student privacy protections. Thanks to @realmarkfinchem and the Senate Education Committee for believing in this bill. https://t.co/Utl7cOIMXc

[The Arc of Tucson @arcoftucson]

Special education enrollment keeps growing. These 3 graphics show how. | K-12 Dive https://t.co/c6xrNcC2ci

[Champions For Kids - AZ @AZ_Champions]

Join us w/@drightsarizona @encirclefams Feb 26 at 10am virtually for an info session helping families of students with disabilities navigate school closures. Register at https://t.co/IR922KdApY
https://t.co/uEMVzTRHMC

[Champions For Kids - AZ @AZ_Champions]

Join us w/@drightsarizona @encirclefams Feb 26 at 10am virtually for an info session helping families of students with disabilities navigate school closures. Register at https://t.co/MCLeVitosZ

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[Champions For Kids - AZ @AZ_Champions]

This article explains how and why the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is so important for the protection of students with disabilities and their rights.

https://t.co/qul3aLLBUW

[Champions For Kids - AZ @AZ_Champions]

AZ open enrollment law allows students to attend any public school outside their district if they have capacity. This is where it can get tricky. If you believe an application was inappropriately denied you can file a complaint with the AZ Dept of Ed.
https://t.co/Lv11lEi3YT

[The Arc of Tucson @arcoftucson]

Should dyslexia be its own IDEA category? These bipartisan bills say yes | K-12 Dive https://t.co/lkqrMVFmBB

[Karla Phillips-Krivickas @AZKarla]

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
https://t.co/9YrJRe0uBk

[Brookes Publishing @BrookesPubCo]

Do these six things to help support the success of students with disabilities, both in the classroom and beyond. #Inclusion #InclusiveEducation #TeacherTips #StudentsWithDisabilities #DisabilityInclusion

[Champions For Kids - AZ @AZ_Champions]

Our Co-Founder Karla Phillips-Krivickas recently spoke with Disability Scoop about the challenges students with disabilities face after high school.

https://t.co/uSHx3EsXI6

#ChampionsForKids #DisabilityAdvocacy #TransitionPlanning #SpecialEducation #AZEducation

[Champions For Kids - AZ @AZ_Champions]

Thank you @Rea_Reports

[Karla Phillips-Krivickas @AZKarla]

How long must we fight this issue?
https://t.co/YXD4k8gk2c

[Champions For Kids - AZ @AZ_Champions]

@ExcelinEd @ReadOnArizona

[Karla Phillips-Krivickas @AZKarla]

Arizona's new test scores were released. This, my friends, is a crisis.

[Champions For Kids - AZ @AZ_Champions]

Yesterday we made history. 💙
The First Annual Champions for Kids Conference was an incredible success — and our new website is officially LIVE!
👉 https://t.co/X3dVBYmgL3
#AZEducation #BetterTogether

[Champions For Kids - AZ @AZ_Champions]

First Annual Champions for Kids Conference — a groundbreaking event bringing together families, educators, and advocates to champion inclusion and opportunity for all students. 💙
🎟 Grab your tickets now at https://t.co/X3dVBYmOAB

#ChampionsForKids #AZEducation

[Champions For Kids - AZ @AZ_Champions]

We need Champions for Kids!

[Karla Phillips-Krivickas @AZKarla]

Still so many unanswered questions about the unprecedented layoffs at the U. S. Department of Education but one thing is for sure. State level advocacy has never been more important! https://t.co/TjVXOugpso

[COPAA @COPAA]

🧠 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
https://t.co/j6Q7NUaGoT

#Neurodiversity #ADHDinClass #InclusiveTeaching