FBO PWS.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1.0 INTRODUCTION: The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) requires special day placement for a student in support of Special Education Program for the DoD Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools (DDESS) located in Ft. Campbell Schools, Kentucky.

2.0 BACKGROUND: Non-DoDEA placement is one of the placements mandated for provision of special education services to DoDEA students with disabilities under DoD Instruction 1342.12 entitled “Provision of Early Intervention and Special Education Services to Eligible DoD Dependents”.

2.1 The Case Study Committee (CSC) is responsible for identifying the educational needs of students with disabilities. When a CSC identifies a student whose needs exceed available school resources, the principal is immediately informed. The CSC reports the nature of the severity of student needs and efforts made to utilize existing school resources to provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE).

2.2 The District Special Education Instructional Systems Specialists (ISS) reviews the case, observes the student, reviews relevant information, meets with CSC members and conducts a comprehensive analysis of all the districts resources.

2.3 In the event it is determined that adequate resources are not available the District Special Education ISSs contacts the Area Special Education ISS. The Area Special Education ISS reviews all relevant information, consults with the District Special Education ISSs, the District Superintendent and other personnel as relevant. If the Area Office concurs that appropriate program and services are not available a District level CSC is conducted to review all information and materials with the parents. Consideration for placement is pursued.

2.4 The District Special Education ISSs in collaboration with the Area Special Education ISS will research possible placements and precede with appropriate procurement procedures.

3.0 TECHNICIAL QUALIFICATIONS: The Contractor shall:

3.1 Be a licensed day treatment school/unit by State Department of Education and/or Child Welfare Department as required by the state in which the school is located.

3.2 Staff shall include certified special education teacher(s), qualified psychiatrist(s), nurse(s), social worker(s), therapist(s), and counseling staff.

3.2.1 Provide a cognitive and positive behavioral therapeutic program that includes as a minimum group, individual, and family counseling and involvement.

3.2.2 A mechanism in place for parents to participate.

4.0 REQUIREMENT: The contractor shall provide direct and consultative services to Ft. Campbell students(s) diagnosed with severe Autism as directed by the Contracting Officers Representative (COR).

4.1 General.

4.1.1 Generally, services shall be provided during the regular school year. The regular school year hours are between 0730and 1430 including lunch, on days when classes are in session.

4.1.2 If deemed appropriate, to include an extended school year.

4.1.3 Physical environment to accommodate the size of the student.

4.2 Task

4.2.1 Provide long term (120 days) day treatment for a 13year old male student with Autism Spectrum Disorder in accordance with IEP goals for students grades Pre-school Child Development (PSCD) through 12 in the Ft. Campbell School District.

4.2.2 Provide consultative services to staff, parents, and students in accordance with IEP goals.

4.2.3 Attend IEP meetings for student(s) found eligible for services.

4.2.4 Provide assessments of students to determine educational and therapeutic needs.

4.2.5 Prepare and provide copies of assessment reports for Ft. Campbell staff and parents.

4.2.6 Provide a therapeutic program to meet individual needs of designated student(s) to include speech/language and occupational therapy as determined by the IEP.

4.2.7 Submit quarterly reports to Ft. Campbell Special Education ISS updating each student’s current skill level; to be included as one section of the student’s quarterly progress report.

4.2.8 Keep accurate and comprehensive records for each student receiving therapy.

4.2.9 IEP will be provided by the service providers from current school setting.

5.0 SUPERVISION OF STUDENT:

5.1 A safe and secure facility with constant supervision.

5.2 One-on-one supervision when the safety of student or others is threatened.

5.3 Different levels of supervision depending on the student’s behavior.

5.4 Locked doors are not required.

5.5 School year state accredited schooling with specifically designed programs to meet the needs of the students and routine assessments of progress.

5.6 A clearly defined positive behavioral system with visual supports.

5.7 A therapeutic environment to help the student.

6.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

6.1 School Year (SY) 11/12: 9 November, 2011 thru May 22, 2012 (NTE 120 days)

6.2 Extended School Year (ESY) 2012: June 3, 2012 thru July 19, 2012 (33 days)

6.3 Four option years

7.0 DELIVERABLES:

7.1 Instruction and Evaluation of Students

8.0 GOVERNEMENT POINT OF CONTACT:

8.1 The contractor, in providing services under this contract, shall coordinate with the Special Education Instructional Systems Specialist (ISS) listed at time of award:

8.2 As provided within the contract schedule only, the Special Education ISSs may provide direction and answer questions related to the contract activity. However:

8.2.1 The Special Education ISSs are not authorized to approve/authorize any change to the contract scope of work.

8.2.2 The Special Education ISSs are not authorized to approve/authorize any additional charge to the contract.

8.2.3 The authority in 8.2.1 and 8.2.2 above resides solely with the Contracting Officer.