11-22-ED Speech Language Pathologist

The Arizona Master Agreement CTR041692, awarded to Northern Arizona University (NAU), is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on educational and training services, specifically addressing the shortage of speech-language pathologists in Arizona schools. The contract encompasses vocational training, alternative educational systems, and specialized educational services, with a primary objective of recruiting and preparing highly qualified and diverse speech-language pathology professionals. Through the Exceptional Student Services (ESS) program, NAU provides graduate-level training, clinical experiences, and tuition support to develop a workforce of culturally competent speech-language pathologists prepared to serve children with disabilities in Arizona's educational settings.

The master agreement was initially established on October 1, 2018, and has been continually extended through multiple amendments, with the current performance period running through October 1, 2025. Northern Arizona University serves as the prime contractor, working directly with the Arizona Department of Education as the contracting organization. The contract is funded through IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) with a CFDA No. 84.027A and operates on a yearly amendment basis. Each amendment typically supports the recruitment of 40 graduate students into the Summers Track program, with a total annual budget ranging from $249,000 to $289,000. The contract covers comprehensive expenses including instructional and non-instructional salaries, employee benefits, student tuition, and indirect costs, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to addressing professional education needs in Arizona.