ISA 16-05-ED Co-Sponsor Annual Evidence Based Practice Conference with NAU

The Arizona Master Agreement CTR043817, held by Northern Arizona University (NAU), is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle focused on educational and training services across specialized educational domains. The IDV covers vocational training, alternative educational systems, and specialized educational services, as indicated by its UNSPSC codes 86100000, 86110000, and 86130000. Specifically, the contract supports the development and hosting of an annual Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Conference, which aims to improve services and knowledge about evidence-based practices in working with children with disabilities.

The master agreement was established with the Arizona Department of Education's Exceptional Student Services Site, with an original award date of October 1, 2018, and a completion date of September 30, 2023. The contract has been consistently renewed through multiple amendments, with the most recent extension covering the period from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. Each amendment typically includes a budget ranging from $30,000 to $51,500, covering expenses such as non-instructional salaries, purchased services, consultant fees, supplies, and indirect costs. The IDV is geographically limited to Arizona and operates as an Interagency Service Agreement, facilitating collaborative educational initiatives between NAU and the state education department.