2.4.1 LOCATION OF THERAPY SERVICES The contractor shall provide services at the assigned MSSD school(s) at the school addresses located on the pricing page of the IFB or home addresses as assigned for homebound programs. Services shall be provided on an as needed, if needed, basis. Homebound services will be provided in the student's home, unless otherwise designated, on an as needed, if needed, basis. 2.4.1. a TELETHERAPY – DIRECT/CONSULTATION MSSD Central Office will determine whether Direct Services/Consultation minutes will be provided at the MSSD School Location(s) or via Teletherapy. Teletherapy is a specialized methodology that has the intention of being delivered via the internet/computer to serve the child in their home or at school. Teletherapy sessions should look the same as a high-quality traditional school service. Recommended practices for both teletherapy and traditional school services include the use of coaching strategies, routine-based interventions and naturalistic teaching opportunities. For services held remotely, the provider must be in a location that ensures confidentiality. If the student or student's family has no access to phone or internet, then per section 2.4.3 IEP Therapy Services, the school building administrator, teacher-in-charge, classroom teacher, area director or MSSD central office staff can request additional services in writing to the contractor to develop adapted items to be used by the student or the provision of materials to assist the classroom staff in supporting the student. 2.4.2 THERAPY IMPLEMENTATION The contractor shall coordinate and supervise all aspects of the requirements stated herein in accordance with the MSSD guidelines. Students are available at school Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. In-school services must be provided within the school calendar and these timeframes. Homebound services may be provided outside the above designated times if necessary and by mutual agreement between the school staff, the contractor, and the student’s parents or guardians. The contractor shall agree and understand that the times and days on which the contractor and/or therapists provides services shall be mutually agreed by the contractor and MSSD. The contractor shall provide schedules to MSSD teachers for all therapists in order to coordinate therapy during instructional times. The therapist shall meet with the Building Administrator before service begins for orientation and student assignment. The therapist shall work directly with the Building Administrator at the school. The therapist shall review the student’s current IEP with the classroom teacher to ensure therapy services are provided in the classroom through the integrated therapy approach.
