Arizona Chapter of WESTOP

The Arizona Chapter of WESTOP is a statewide network of educational equity personnel who support the purpose and objectives of the Western Association of Educational Opportunity Personnel.

WESTOP is a regional professional association that strives to promote and advocate access to educational opportunities on behalf of low-income, first-generation students and persons with disabilities.

Objectives

• To establish a community of communication, coordination and professional development among educational equity personnel.
• To advocate for continued financial and legislative support at the federal, state and local levels for educational programs working with economically and educationally disadvantaged persons and persons with disabilities.
• To monitor local, state and federal legislation, regulation policies and procedures affecting educational opportunity.
• To promote and engage in research and evaluation which will enhance the effectiveness of programs and personnel providing educational opportunities.
• To provide technical assistance, resources and expertise for educational equity programs.
• To promote the success and public value of educational equity programs, its students and personnel.

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Please feel free to contact us via e-mail at address chapter@azwestop.org.  We look forward to hearing from you!

Created in 1975, WESTOP represents Region IX - Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada and U.S. Territories/the Federated States of the Pacific.