DEW20260008_-_Directions_and_Resources_SDsigned_01aug2025.pdf

This document is an Agreement for Services between the State of Ohio, Department of Education and Workforce (DEW), located in Columbus, Ohio, and Directions and Resources Group, a contractor located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The contract is numbered DEW20260008 and is effective until June 30, 2027.

The agreement engages Dr. Alan Coulter as an independent contractor to provide professional services to DEW, including quarterly advisory council meetings, expert coaching on DEW's Doe settlement plan, and research and document review related to a specific lawsuit. The total compensation is set at $49,800 over two fiscal years (FY26 and FY27), with 166 hourly services at $150 per hour for each fiscal year. The scope of work involves providing expert guidance on special education accountability, document analysis, and implementation support for DEW's settlement and data collection efforts.