26MAOSTBH1 - vendor-assurance - Final.docx

Program: Interpreter in the Education Setting- American Sign Language – Approved Provider of DESE Materials Procurement: 26MAOSTBH1 / BD-26-1026-DOE02-DOE01-123386

VENDOR ASSURANCE

The Superintendent, Executive Director, or equivalent executive should sign this form.

Vendor/District/LEA name:

As Executive Director or equivalent of an Approved Provider of DESE materials under 26MAOSTBH1, I assure the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education that:

· Information about the vendor is accurately represented throughout the Approved Provider application materials being submitted;

· The Interpreter in the Education Setting- American Sign Language course materials are meant for the approved vendor only and will not be distributed to other organizations or individuals, including making materials available to individuals not enrolled in the course or in ways that encourage participants to disseminate materials;

· I agree to uphold high professional standards in determining which individuals are eligible to enroll in the training course, using DESE’s Guidance for the Provision of Interpreters in the Education Setting- ASL as a guide, and determining which individuals will receive a certificate of completion;

· I agree to ensure that participants are trained with fidelity to the course materials I have been provided and will not skip or alter content; I recognize that we may add content or practice;

· I agree to work closely with DESE to refine course delivery as needed;

· I agree to provide all necessary data and provide access to support evaluation activities.

Signature

Typed Name and Date