Implementation Support Calls and 13 more items

Nebraska Department of Education has awarded a contract to Gerald Gill Strait for professional development training services related to Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Student Checkup (SCU) protocols. The contract, valued at $14,400, covers three two-day training sessions scheduled for November 2025, January 2026, and March 2026, with each training focusing on core MI skills, interpersonal techniques, and structured motivational interview processes. The training will be conducted either in-person or virtually and is funded through the FY21 AWARE grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

The contract period runs from October 15, 2025, through March 31, 2026, and includes additional components such as implementation support calls and travel expenses. Line items detail specific deliverables including three training sessions priced at $3,500 each, three implementation support calls at $466.67, a flat-rate travel fee of $2,500, and a training budget of $10,500. Supplementary line items cover various administrative and operational expenses such as personnel, supply, travel, contractual, and property-related costs. The contract designates the contractor as an independent contractor and is governed by Nebraska state laws.