Specifications include, but are not limited to: The purpose of this bid proposal is to acquire the service of a consultant(s) who are able to work up to 400 hours in one year during a normal work day, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (times may be negotiable), to assist the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services (DSE/EIS), Monitoring and Accountability (M&A) Section, with implementing effective monitoring activities. This shall be done in accordance with the federal guidelines under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C and Part B. This position will be responsible for implementing effective monitoring activities and providing leadership and technical support to Local School Systems (LSSs) in the identification and correction of noncompliance for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities on priority indicators and other areas of interest to the State.