Supporting At-Risk Children and Youth with Disabilities through Evidence-Based problem Solving Frameworks - Statewide Technical Assistance
The purpose of this RFP is to seek proposals from agencies or organizations interested in providing direct services and technical assistance to selected local schools to assist in reducing the frequency and duration of suspensions and expulsions of students with disabilities; to promote long term positive behavioral change; increase access to the general curriculum; increase graduation rates; decrease the number of students with disabilities dropping out of school; and to effect positive post-secondary outcomes for students. The intent is to utilize an evidence-based problem solving framework, such as a tiered service delivery model, using a team approach to problem solving and decision making. The overall goal is to improve and/or enhance discipline policies and procedures, graduation rates, and positive post-secondary outcomes for students with disabilities.
