Specifications include, but are not limited to: 2.1 All contractors shall complete a comprehensive basic training course upon award of this contract. The mandatory training course is six (6) days in length which may be given in two (2) separate sessions at different times and locations. The first training session is mandatory and must be completed prior to approved Parent Advisors being assigned families. 2.1.1. The Lead Parent Advisor will announce tentative dates and locations of training. Training dates are TBD at this time. Trainings are typically held in the central Missouri area (Fulton, Jefferson City, Columbia, etc) 2.1.2. The contractor shall only serve as a Parent Advisor upon successful completion of the comprehensive basic training or if directed by the Lead Parent Advisor. 2.1.3. Lodging during training will be direct billed to Missouri School for the Deaf. The contractor shall be reimbursed for travel expenses (mileage, meals) according to Missouri State Travel Regulations http://oa.mo.gov/accounting/state-employees/travel-portal-information/mileage. In addition, will receive a daily stipend to attend trainings - $100.00 for full day and $50.00 for ½ day. 2.2. The contractor shall provide in-home services to families, within the counties which are specified in Exhibit 1, as they are assigned by the Lead Parent Advisor. A contractor may not service more than eight (8) families at one time. The Lead Parent Advisor shall assign families to designated Parent Advisors.