LACEY SATEREN.pdf

This document is a contract between the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) and Lacey Sateren, a Quality Observer/Trainer. The contract is specific to early childhood professional development services and is funded through both state and federal sources, specifically the Early Childhood Step Up to Quality program and the CCDF Quality QRIS grant.

The contract covers services from November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2026, with a total maximum compensation of $16,000. This includes a $13,000 contract amount for services and up to $3,000 in expenses. The contractor will perform activities such as attending meetings, participating in conferences, maintaining professional records, coordinating with Early Childhood professionals, submitting paperwork, and conducting observations for the Environment Rating Scales (ERS) and Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS). Compensation is rate/fee-based and actual cost, with specific hourly rates for different activities ranging from $25-$85 per hour, including planning time, observation, travel, training development, and virtual training assistance. The funding is split evenly between state (50%) and federal (50%) sources.