SOW_Speech_Therapy.pdf

C - Description/Specifications

C.1 Background

Beclabito Day School serves a branch of the State Education Agency (SEA) for several elementary schools and dormitories serving the Navajo Reservation students located in the states of Arizona and New Mexico.

The statement of work calls for professional services to assist the target Navajo Nation schools in implementing the special education and related services as authorized under P.L.108-46, Individualized with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA). The purpose of IDEIA program is to improve academic achievement of students with disabilities and introduce strict accountability measures to hold schools, districts, and states responsible for academic results of students with disabilities.

C.2 Scope

All special needs students will receive the Speech-Language Therapy Assessment service as stated in their IEP (Individual Evaluation Plan).

C.3 Objectives

To ensure provision of Speech-Language Therapy Assessment services to identified special needs students or those referred for possible special education services will be provided in accordance with P.L. 108-446, the IDEA of 2004 as specified in the students’ IEPs.

1. Observes, screens, evaluates students and provides documentation of such for students referred for therapy services;

2. Attends and participates in multidisciplinary team placement and periodic review meetings;

3. Develops and/or implements therapy plans, plans procedures, and assesses student progress;

4. Maintains student folders with notes, reports from physicians, IEP results, etc.;

5. Identifies adaptive furniture and equipment needs, submits requisitions and assists in maintaining an accurate inventory;

6. Maintains records for and provides updated student evaluations as needed or required;

7. Coordinates services with school personnel, community agencies, and private practitioners, and responds to requests for information;

8. Works with and provides support to parents;

9. Complies with all federal mandates, State Board of Education regulations, and BIE policies for service to the disabled;

10. Assists in conducting barrier free assessments and makes recommendations accordingly; and

11. Communicates effective with parents and others.

C.4 Tasks

Contractor will be on-site to provide services to all special needs students as identified according to their IEP and adhere to the following:

1. Report to a designated time and place for orientation to the organizational structure for service provision and the procedures delineated for providing the above specified services.

2. The provider is to make any additional reports or supply data to the LEA or BIE which may be required to evaluate and report on the provision of related services.

3. Provide written reports and other documentation of services i.e. evaluation forms, attendance sheets, etc. for specific services as requested by BIE.

4. Develop and provide all materials for professional development and technical assistance provided to leadership team and staff.

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