GERALD GILL STRAIT.pdf

This document is a contract between the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) and Gerald Gill Strait, an independent contractor. The contract is identified by the number 46137 and is governed by the laws of the State of Nebraska. The contract involves federal funding, specifically from the FY21 AWARE grant (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration).

The contract is for professional development training services focused on Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Student Checkup (SCU) protocols in school settings. The contractor will provide three two-day training sessions scheduled for November 2025, January 2026, and March 2026, with each training lasting two days and covering core MI skills, processes, and implementation. The total contract amount is $14,400, which includes $11,900 for training services and $2,500 for implementation support calls and travel expenses. The contract is effective from 10/15/2025 through 3/31/2026, with the option to be terminated earlier under specified conditions. The training will be conducted either in-person or virtually, with each training including instruction on interpersonal skills, MI core processes, and structured motivational interview techniques.