The New Hampshire Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education Support (BSES) is seeking proposals for up to two (2) individuals to serve as IEP Facilitators. IEP Facilitators are responsible for facilitating meetings in school districts in a variety of locations across the State, or virtually, as requested by the local education agency (LEA) or a parent, and assigned by the BSES. The role of an IEP Facilitator is to support the self-determination of the IEP team by fostering collaborative communication to promote positive student outcomes. IEP Facilitators shall: • Believe in the inherent value of the individual and collective wisdom of the IEP team; • Strive to ensure important contributions from each member of the IEP team; • Maintain neutrality and support the IEP team’s right to make its own choices; and • Foster collaborative and cooperative interactions to build consensus and produce meaningful outcomes.
