Special Education Directors’ Academy

The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) in the state of Washington intends to award a sole source contract to the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) to plan and deliver a Special Education Directors' Academy. The contract, valued at $48,000, will cover the period of November 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The academy will consist of eight, two-hour sessions and cover topics such as understanding state and local special education priorities, leadership skill development, communication skill development, effective strategic management skills, fiscal management, laws regarding students with disabilities, and serving students with disabilities across inclusive settings. The contract will fund logistics like arranging keynote speakers/presenters, coordinating presenter contracts, providing compensation, arranging attendee handouts/materials, and compiling evaluation results. OSPI has determined that WASA is the only entity with the necessary rosters and communication channels to reach the targeted audience of superintendents, principals, vice principals, program directors, and other key staff and administrators.

WASA will provide substantial in-kind expenses, and the cost is deemed reasonable compared to similar virtual events. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. WASA is the incumbent vendor, and no existing infrastructure or technology requires integration.