Organization
The Association of Rhode Island Administrators for Special Education (ARIASE) is the lead association representing the special education administrators in Rhode Island. ARIASE provides its members with conferences, resources, information briefs, and representation of the membership at the state levels. In addition, ARIASE provides leadership in advocating for appropriate provision of services to all children and youth in Rhode Island. ARIASE offers professional development opportunities for special education administrators on important issues in special education, as well as mentoring for new administrators. ARIASE has joined forces with state leadership in order to better serve and represent the membership.
Check the ARIASE website for the latest information on professional development opportunities, legislative and regulatory developments, and other important information. We welcome your comments and inquiries.
Vision Statement
As educational leaders in Rhode Island, ARIASE represents the voice of Special Education on all state-wide initiatives that influence policy, instruction, best practice and dissemination of information for 21st Century Learning to improve the quality of education in Rhode Island.
Mission Statement
The mission of ARIASE is to support Administrators of Special Education in leadership roles to improve outcomes for students by:
Influencing the exchange of information on state-wide initiatives and policy development
Enhancing and fostering professional and community partnerships
Providing Professional Development
RIDE Committees
ESSA (Hibernation) - Kim Carson, Lisa Colwell, Brad Wilson
SP. Ed. PPE (Hibernation)- Candace Andrade, Rachel Santa & David Alba
Employment First Task Force (EFTF) Representative (Hibernation)- Rachel Santa
RI Vision Education Services Advisory Board (Active) - Lisa Colwell
Subcommittees
DOY (Active) - Director of the Year-Trish Anderson, Lisa Colwell, Teresa Eagan
Mentoring (Active) - Lisa Colwell
Spring Conference (Active) - Breta Combs, Kim Carson, Melissa Denton, Brad Wilson, Erica Dickson
Vendor Outreach (Active ) - Breta Combs
ByLaws (Hibernation) - Fred Schockaert & Eileen Crudale
Nominating Committee (Hibernation) - Melissa Denton
Executive Director Search (Hibernation)- Candace Andrade, Brad Wilson, Melissa Denton, Erin Hughes
2019-20 Salary Survey (Hibernation) - Fred Schockaert & Lisa Colwell