Special Education Services For Students In Massachusetts' County Houses Of Correction

Department Of Elementary And Secondary Education

Buyer is seeking information about providing general and special education services to eligible students housed in Massachusetts' 14 County Houses of Correction. The RFI aims to gather input on effective service models, cost structures, staffing needs, and potential challenges for delivering education in this setting. This information will help the buyer develop a procurement strategy and identify innovative solutions for serving incarcerated special education students.

• 6/18/2025 - Questions Deadline
• 6/30/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Design student intake process for special education services
• Develop model for transitioning students back to community education
• Implement special education services aligned with student IEPs
• Provide case management for incarcerated special education students
• Coordinate with school districts to obtain student records
• Conduct IEP team meetings with districts and correctional facilities
• Ensure compliance with special education laws and regulations
• Provide related services according to student IEPs
• Create professional development for correctional education staff
• Develop data collection systems for student progress tracking
• Co-teach with correctional facility educators
• Design special education accommodations for correctional setting
• Recruit and retain qualified special education personnel
• Integrate special education with broader educational programming
• Implement technology solutions for special education delivery
• Create reporting methodologies for student outcomes
• Develop high-level budget for program implementation
• Collaborate with 14 different County Houses of Correction
• Design service model scalable for fluctuating student populations
• Consult with correctional educators on instructional strategies