U - Pyschological Services for Beclabito Day School

Added: Jan 13, 2015 11:04 am Modified: Jan 22, 2015 5:15 pmTrack Changes Amendment NO.: 003 is for Solicitation No.: A15PS00121 is as follows:



1. TO INCLUDE A REVISED STATEMENT OF WORK TO REPLACE THE ORIGINAL SOW.



2. ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO REMAIN THE SAME.



REVISED STATEMENT OF WORK:



Statement of Work

PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES



Provide all travel, supplies, materials and personnel to provide Psychological Services in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for a Bureau of Indian Education School located at _Beclabito Day School, Beclabito, New Mexico.



Background: The Bureau of Indian Education, serves as a branch to the State Education Agency (SEA) for several elementary and secondary schools and dormitories serving students located in the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. The scope of work calls for professional related services to assist Beclabito Day School in implementing the special education and related services as authorized under P.L. 108-446 Individualized with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA). The purpose for the IDEIA program is to improve academic achievement of students with disabilities and to introduce strict accountability measures holding schools, districts, and states responsible for the academic results of student with disabilities. Approximately 49 schools will be funded Part B Funds through a formula based process to provide special education and related services for eligible children with disabilities.



POSITION: Licensure Requirement ¿ Licensed Psychologist: The contractor is required to be licensed in the State of _New Mexico, and shall have an active license in place throughout the life of the contract.





BIE SCHOOL: _Beclabito Day School

LOCATION: Beclabito, New Mexico.



IDENTIFIED STUDENTS: Based upon the need over the past five years at Beclabito Day School, the total hours anticipated (based upon the students IEP) is 96 hours onsite per year plus preparation time.



OBJECTIVES: To ensure the provision of Psychological Services for identified or referred Special Education students attending BIE, Beclabito Day School are met. Services will be provided in accordance with P.L. 108-446, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 as specified in the student IEP.

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

2. Assesses and plans treatment for qualifying students;

3. Attends and participates on multi-disciplinary teams to develop Individual Educational Plans (IEP) and makes placement recommendations;

4. Assist the teacher in modifying classroom activities which promote motor development, prevent secondary problems and will allow each child to participate as much as possible; in collaboration with occupation therapy, assist classroom personnel with activities of daily living such as mobility, toileting and positioning by teaching them appropriate techniques;

6. Develop an individual educational program for physical therapy to fit the special needs of disabled students;

7. Interpret the psychological therapy evaluation, goals, and program plan to parents, provide instruction about appropriate activities at home, about exercises to be performed at home, about methods for meeting activities of daily living, and about equipment needs of the child;

8. Recommend: (a) general equipment for the psychological therapy department and see that it is maintained properly; (b) classroom equipment needs and design modifications to meet individual needs; (c) architectural modifications which will allow children to be more functional;

9. Document the psychological therapy evaluation and objective recordings of progress on individual children and maintain data related to physical therapy services with those of other disciplines you request.

10. Communicate with the providers of primary medical care of each disabled child receiving psychological therapy prior to and during the school year;

11. Reinforce appropriate levels of function in activities of daily living;

12. Develop good rapport and communication with parents through phone calls, letters and visitations;

13. Serve on educational committees, e.g., placement, IEP committees;

14. Coordinate and maintain such record keeping as is necessary.

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

17. Maintain working student file.



RESPONSIBILITIES OF PSYCHOLOGIST SERVICE PROVIDERS: The service provider is to:

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 BIE which may be required to evaluate and report on the provision of related services.

3. Make appropriate travel arrangements including payment of costs to be paid upon completion of work assignment for scheduled works with the Beclabito Day School, a bureau operated school. Travel costs shall be in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations and incorporated into the firm fixed price.

4. Provide written reports and other documentation of services i.e. evaluation forms, attendance sheets, etc. for specific services as requested by the BIE (Beclabito Day School).

5. Develop and provide all materials for professional development and technical assistance provided to schools, leadership team, staff, and/or BIE (Beclabito Day School).