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PEARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #17-1117-08(A)CONTRACTED SERVICESVENDORS OFFERING CONTRACT EXTENSIONSVENDOR NAMEACCELERATELEARNING, INC.HOUSTON, TX800-531-0864ART & KUSTOMKREATIONSPEARLAND, TX281-741-7671TYPE OF SERVICEFULL ere's an advancedtraining to suit anycampus or district needfrom Cooperativelearning for studentcentered learningenvironment toscientific explanationsthrough claim-evidencereasoning. STEMcoachhas a training toenhance your STEMteaching, each 3 hr.course will leave youProfessionalmore capable & moredevelopment based on comfortable withSTEM instructionaladdressing specificstudent needs.practicesvaries - call for quoteTARGET , sciencespecialists, scienceteachers,administration andany staff that supportElectrical outlets,scienceteachers/teachingtables, and chairsAfter school classes:Semester fee rangeAfter school classes:from 168- 210 perInteractive art class,student, dependingincluding drawing,on length of class,painting, sculpture and number of weeks permulti-media; Murals:semester. Materialsindoor and outdoorincluded in tuitionAfter school artmural paintings oncost; Murals: variesclasses, small and large small and large wallsdepending on scopeand other surfacesof workStudents K-8scale mural projectsPage 1 of 27After school classes:Room/space withtables and chairs;access to a sink ispreferred. Allmaterials supplied byinstructor; Murals:use own materialsincluding scaffoldingand laddersRESPONDENTBUSINESSLENGTH OF SERVICESTRUCTURE/RESUMEOTHER PERTINENTINFO3 hr. session (1/2day, 6 hr. sessions(full day), other timeframes TBD baseson needs of thecampus/ districtAttached to bidAfter school classes:Approx. 12-14weeks, classes are 11.5 hr. per weekdepending on agegroup; Murals:depends on scope ofAttached to bidworkAttached to bid

PEARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #17-1117-08(A)CONTRACTED SERVICESVENDORS OFFERING CONTRACT EXTENSIONSVENDOR NAMEART & SOULTHE WOODLANDS, TX281-536-0326ASHLEY GUILLOTLEAGUE CITY, TX318-447-8342ASHLEY HOLDERTALLAHASSEE, FL409-719-7115B.A.M. AUDIOPRODUCTIONTHE WOODLANDS, TX281-460-2024TYPE OF SERVICEFULL RGET AUDIENCEAll material costDesigning and(foam, glue, hard coatCreation andand materials relatedfabrication of props,fabrication or props/ sets pieces and puppets to producing,using foam, wood,sets for theatricalsanding, pads,productions primarily plastic, and otherbrushes, etc.) laborcosts including designmaterials; workingworking in foam;fees and productionconduct workshops for closely with theatercosts determinededucators wanting to departments, eachwith a rate of 50 perprop/set is customincrease skills withhr., plus delivery ifTheater departs andmade for eachtools and processesproductionapplicablestaff for workshopsusing foamFACILITYREQUIREMENTSNone required - allprops fabricated atshopRESPONDENTBUSINESSLENGTH OF SERVICESTRUCTURE/RESUMESole proprietorsince 2005; workDepending on thewith churches,projectschools andrequirements - few theaterdays to few weeks companiesClinician, judging ofcompetitions, privatelessons, masterclass,campsTeach lessons,masterclass as neededto prepare students forHourly wage set byindividual andensemble competitions district30 mins - 1 hr.;masterclass 1 hr. toseveral hrs. forJunior high and high Practice/class rooms, multiple days asschool band students band hallneededAttached to bidSummer band campmasterclassProvide clarinet lessonsand masterclass;instruction includeplaying, fundamentals,maintenance, etc.Fine arts, bandstudent 9-12Music editing andaudio production 25- 50 hr.depending on classsize, subject matter,etc.Music editing- 85per hr. or editing;Music editing for dance Audio production andremixing forand drill teams;cheer/dance teamsremixing and audioproduction for cheer 200 per min ofsquadsroutineDance team, cheer,drill teamPage 2 of 27Single classroom2 hrs., approx. 2wks.Taught privatelysince 2005N/AHourly or perminute of danceroutineSole proprietor,work out of homestudioOTHER PERTINENTINFO

PEARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #17-1117-08(A)CONTRACTED SERVICESVENDORS OFFERING CONTRACT EXTENSIONSVENDOR NAMEBENNETT BANDCONSULTING SERVICEFRIENDSWOOD, TX281-610-5987BETTY J. BUSBYPEARLAND, TX713-569-7374BL MUSICPEARLAND, TX832-858-3875TYPE OF SERVICEConcert/marchingband consultingFULL SERVICEDESCRIPTIONConsulting/advice onperformance andliterature rehearsalCounseling, college and Counseling, college andcommunity resources community resourcesfor homeless students for At-Risk studentsAssist with anysupplemental &specialized teachingneeded for musicstudents; contractLessons, masterclasses, musicians for band,musician contracting theater & choirBRINKMAN BRASSCONSULTINGLEAGUE CITY, TX281-799-9334Band consultingLarge group and smallgroup instruction,program directorcounsel, specializedtroubleshooting forbrass instruments,pedagogicalsupplementation, etc.ESTIMATEDCOMPENSATIONSTRUCTURETARGET AUDIENCEFACILITYREQUIREMENTS 125 per hr.Fine Arts - BandBand roomRESPONDENTBUSINESSOTHER PERTINENTLENGTH OF SERVICESTRUCTURE/INFORESUMESole proprietor a consultingbusiness formiddle and highschool bandprograms approx. 10 yrs. asHourlya businessStudents K-12Location assuringconfidentialityFull dayPer grantAttached to bidPayment will be perservice at negotiated Band, theater, choir,pricegrades 6-12Self-employed;experience inBand, theater, choir,private lessons &auditoriumsHourly and per class music contractingHourlyStandard classroom,music room, bandhallHourly serviceFine Arts, BandPage 3 of 27Sole proprietorestablished 2015

PEARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #17-1117-08(A)CONTRACTED SERVICESVENDORS OFFERING CONTRACT EXTENSIONSVENDOR NAMEBRITE SUCCESS, LLCKINGWOOD, TX713-370-0522TYPE OF SERVICEFULL ation services,Classroomtransitional services forconsultation, Behavior those that are(BCBA) consultation,transitioning into earlyStaff training, IEEadulthood/ adulthood,Speech Assessments, communication &language servicesAACCARR SPEECH THERAPYSERVICES, PLLCPEARLAND, TX832-767-0736Speech TherapyservicesSpeech therapy relatedservices includingevaluations,consultations,screenings and specialeducation processmeeting participation,daily support / BehaviorConsultation- 1,500per day; IEE SpeechAssessment/AAC 1,500 per day; StaffTraining- 1,700 perdayTARGET TH OF SERVICESTRUCTURE/RESUMEOTHER PERTINENTINFOSpecial EducationStaff/Teachers,General EducationStaff/Teachers,AdministrationStaff training- roomsize according toattendance,technology needed,ex. PowerPointscreen, etc.Full day or half dayAttached to bidAttached to bidLicensed Asst inSpeech Therapy- 59hr.; Licensed SpeechLanguage Pathologist- Special educationstudent population 65 hr.Campus internetaccess, school emailfor meetingplanning, room oncampus for therapy Service is providedon hourly basisdeliveryAttached to bidAttached to bidCARRIE S. CUTLERTHE WOODLANDS, TX713-377-3659Provide workshops andtraining for elementary 1,000/ day includingschool teachers ofEducational Consulting mathematicstravel expensesDistrict staff includingPre-K - 6th gradeTables, Screen &teachers ofmathematicsprojectorPage 4 of 271-6 hrs.Doctorate inCurriculum &Instruction withan emphasis inmathematicseducation;Clinical AssistantProfessor ofMathematics atUH

PEARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #17-1117-08(A)CONTRACTED SERVICESVENDORS OFFERING CONTRACT EXTENSIONSVENDOR NAMECHRIS SHADEDENTON, TX817-487-2787CHRISTI ADAMSFRIENDSWOOD, TX832-331-7329CLEARHOPECOUNSELINGPASADENA, TX281-760-8454TYPE OF SERVICEFULL SERVICEDESCRIPTIONTeacher In-Service,workshop, professionaldevelopment session Attached to bidProvide pianoaccompaniment forAccompaniment forrehearsals andmusical ensemblesperformancesEducational training,consulting, coachingclasses - TraumaInformed Schools,Trauma Informed 504Plans, Children ofTraining, counseling,Trauma, Sensoryeducational consulting Interventions, TECIPCLINICALCOMMUNICATIONS, LPGALVESTON, TX713-206-8687Contract SpeechLanguage PathologyStaffing & ConsultingProvides contractspeech- languagepathology services,provides SLPs andSLPAs contractorsESTIMATEDCOMPENSATIONSTRUCTURETARGET AUDIENCETravel costs based onGSA per diem rates;compensation based CTE Teachers andon agreed amountstaff, admin, etc.Hourly 25 hr.practice; 40 hr.performanceFine ArtsFACILITYREQUIREMENTSWill bring owntechnologyRESPONDENTBUSINESSLENGTH OF SERVICESTRUCTURE/RESUMEHour-long sessionAttached to bidPractice/performance facility As needed andarranged withbeing utilized byensemble, pianoensemble directorSole proprietor/practitioner,provides pianoaccompanimentto individualensembles for 2yrs. 700 full day training(6-8 hrs.); plus 20per attendee(workbook feespayable to TLC), 400 Counselors, LSSPs,half day training (2-5 diagnosticians,teachers K-12hrs.)Full day training- 6-8Chairs, tables, video hrs.; half dayprojectortraining 2-5 hrs.Attached to bidNo mileage charged;SLP- ClinicalCompetencyCertificate (CCC) orTEA- 69- 72/ hr.;SLPA- 62- 65/ hr.;Clinical Fellow- 67/hr. (Range in hourlyrate based on yearsof experience and/or Special Services PreKbilingual skills)12Therapy area and/orclassroom, test kits,computer (laptop) or All services areaccess to computer billed hourlyPage 5 of 27Attached to bidOTHER PERTINENTINFOHUB Certificationattached

PEARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #17-1117-08(A)CONTRACTED SERVICESVENDORS OFFERING CONTRACT EXTENSIONSVENDOR NAMEDEVIN SISKPHOTOGRAPHYMULESHOE, TX830-660-2109DONALD A. CORNELLPEARLAND, TX281-844-1380TYPE OF SERVICEPhotographyFULL otography,professional printservices, viewinggalleries 1,000, coving printsfor the show, travel, Students 9-12,employee/ additional parents, livestockphotographersbreedersIndividual or groupinstruction for bandstudents, offeringFine Arts consultant/ assistance on playingclinician for bandfundamentals, solo,students who playtryout music, contesttrumpet or other brass music, and marchinginstrumentsband musicEDDIE GREENHOUSTON, TX713-705-0215Clinician for bandsTARGET AUDIENCEFACILITYREQUIREMENTSMiddle and highschool students andtheir directorsPage 6 of 27OTHER PERTINENTINFOShow barn, backdrop Approx. 3 daysBand students grades 50 per hr., may be 6-12 who playRoom appropriatenegotiated with band trumpet or otherfor the number ofdirectorbrass instrumentsstudents involvedProvide basicfundamental ensembleskill exercises; helpwith rehearsaltechniques; giveguidance to youngerteachers 125 per hr.RESPONDENTBUSINESSLENGTH OF SERVICESTRUCTURE/RESUMENoneHourly or per classperiod as agreedupon with banddirectorBand director forPISD for 26 yrs.,consultant/private lessoninstructor for 12yrs.; focus ontrumpet studentsand other brassinstrumentsthe Year,57 yrs. Work inOutstandingRehearsal scheduled public schools,Professor UH, Adduring school day, director of bands Hasting Award,weekend Saturday at UH for 20 yrs. Legendary BandMaster, Dallas Windrehearsal up to 6And publicschoolshrs.Symphony

PEARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #17-1117-08(A)CONTRACTED SERVICESVENDORS OFFERING CONTRACT EXTENSIONSVENDOR NAMEEDUCATION DESIGNSUNLIMITED SERVICE,LLCISELIN, NJ908-251-3314TYPE OF SERVICEFULL RGET AUDIENCEConsulting- 150 hr.;Speeches 1,800/day; technicalassistance - 175 hr.;Analyzing/recommendations foreducationaloperations- 150 hr.;Serve/chair task force 1,500 per day;develop curriculum/documents 1,500/day; nt,curriculum mapping,questions & toolslesson development, 175 hr.; additionalservices provided, calllesson study,instructional coaching, for pricing; all pricing Teachers and schoolleadership,includes travel &corrective actionEducational consulting planning,administrationlodging expensesPage 7 of 27FACILITYREQUIREMENTSRESPONDENTBUSINESSLENGTH OF SERVICESTRUCTURE/RESUMESmart boardcapability, Wi-Fi,Room for at least 30participants withdesks, chairs, tables Full day, hourly - 6etc.hr. minAttached to bidOTHER PERTINENTINFO

PEARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #17-1117-08(A)CONTRACTED SERVICESVENDORS OFFERING CONTRACT EXTENSIONSVENDOR NAMETYPE OF SERVICEFULL RGET AUDIENCEComputer bases onlinesoftware for socialemotional learning,EDUCATIONALtargeted prevention,SOFTWARE SOLUTIONSbehavioral healthOF TEXAS dba TEXASsupports, mental healthEDUCATIONALsupports andSOLUTIONSbehavioralAUSTIN, TXinterventions,866-236-2466assessment tool forinstructional areas andInstructional materials professionaland professionaldevelopment that are Varies depending on Student K-12,developmentaligned with TEKS.services providededucation staffELIZABETH BROWNLEERehearsal andHOUSTON, TXPiano accompanist for performance with713-944-7915school childrenmusical eventsEMERGENT TREEEDUCATION, INC.AUSTIN, TX512-657-9507EMORY STEINERPEARLAND, TX832-409-9398TBDComprehensive supportin Tiered BehaviorTraining, coaching/Systems Design throughconsultation, material training, campus/classroom coaching,and software forwritten & electronicbehavior; includingPrices vary dependingmaterial, data tools,systems design andon service provided onsite and remoteindividual studentsupport.planningcall for quoteTeaching privatelessons, masterclasses,Private lessons, clinics, clinics or rehearsals tomasterclassesband students 50 hr.FACILITYREQUIREMENTSRESPONDENTBUSINESSLENGTH OF SERVICESTRUCTURE/RESUMEOTHER PERTINENTINFORoom, computer forVaries depending oneach participant,web-based accessAttached to bidservices providedFine arts performers,parentsDistrict and campusstaff involved withbehavior supportscampus-wide,classroom orindividual studentTraining requirestables, projector,speakers/screen can be providedupon requestFine ArtsBand hall, practiceroom, classroomsauditoriums, footballfields or stadiumsHourlyPage 8 of 27Training - 2 days;Coaching - variesAttached to bidN/A

PEARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #17-1117-08(A)CONTRACTED SERVICESVENDORS OFFERING CONTRACT EXTENSIONSVENDOR NAMEEXCEPTIONALPEDIATRIC THERAPY,LLCHOUSTON, TX832-487-9872TYPE OF SERVICEFULL RGET AUDIENCEFACILITYREQUIREMENTSEPT requireselectronic/manualaccess to studentSpeech Languagerecords, adequatePathologist- 90 hr.;campus space forSpeech Languageevaluations and/orSpeech LanguagePathologist Interntherapy. TeleSpeech/ Occupational Pathologist, Speech 73 hr.; Speechtherapy, a computerTherapy services,Language PathologyLanguage Pathologydesignated quiteDistrict staff,IndependentInterns/Assistants,Assistant- 58 hr.;area, pecific services &webcam,Therapists & Assistants, Fee-Per-ServiceEducation Teachers, microphone andEvaluations, Relateddetailed servicesPricing available upon Students Pre-K-12, or paraprofessional toService IndependentEvaluationsprovided in bidparentsassist student.requestGRIFFIN ASSESSMENTAND PSYCHOLOGICALSERVICESHOUSTON, TX713-828-8776Contract licensedSpecialist in SchoolPsychologyGroup and individualcounseling, campuscrisis counseling,assessment andevaluations,administrative designeefor campus ARDmeetings, school liaisonfor all transferring SpEdstudents, parenttraining, in-services,parent/familycounseling, behaviorsupport/social skillsgroups 408 per dayRESPONDENTBUSINESSLENGTH OF SERVICESTRUCTURE/RESUMEHourly, per schoolday or as needed bythe district forproposed length ofthe contract (i.e.2017-2018 schoolyear)Attached to bidPrivate/ confidentialclassrooms and/orspace providedrelated servicescounseling tostudents; test kitsand appropriatetechnology forStudents K-12, district testing andevaluation purposes Daily - 6 hrs.staffPage 9 of 27OTHER PERTINENTINFOAttached to bidN/A

PEARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #17-1117-08(A)CONTRACTED SERVICESVENDORS OFFERING CONTRACT EXTENSIONSVENDOR NAMEHANCOCK JAHN LEE &PUCKETT, LLC dbaCOMMUNICATIONAXESS ABILITY GROUPHOUSTON, TX713-807-1176TYPE OF SERVICEFULL RGET AUDIENCEProvide interpretingservices to Deaf andHard of HearingOnsite Interpreter 50- 90 hrs. 2 hr.min, 1 hr. admin timecharged; VideoRemote InterpreterProvide person to 1- 1.75 per min, 1person interpreting and hr. min and in 15 minvideo remoteincrements; no admin Deaf and Hard ofinterpretingHearingtime chargedProfessionaldevelopment forteachers, staff andadministratorsWorkshop fees rangeServices for academic from 60- 525 percontent areas ofperson. For campusEnglish, Language Arts, or district-wideMath, Science; special training, fee rangepopulations such asfrom 1,000- 6,000student withflat fee depending ondisabilities, digitalthe workshop. Feeseducation, coaching & include trainer,observation and social- supplies such asemotional learning such manipulatives.as behaviorAdditional 15% feemanagementcharges for travelHARRIS COUNTYDEPARTMENT OFEDUCATIONHOUSTON, TX713-694-6300District staff,curriculum staff forEnglish, LanguageArts, Math, Science,Special populations,digital education;Campus staff,academic content,special educationteachers, auxiliarystaff, counselors andadministratorsPage 10 of 27FACILITYREQUIREMENTSRESPONDENTBUSINESSLENGTH OF SERVICESTRUCTURE/RESUMEAttached to bidWorkshops requireinternet access,projector/screen;room size toaccommodate 30-50people arranged insmall groups, Scienceworkshops requireaccess to water andelectricity, preferablyin a science labfacilityVaries - mostacademicworkshops are 1-2days, behaviormanagementtraining is 2 days;restorative practicestraining is up to 3days; some digitaleducation training isself-pacedWas establishedby the TexasLegislature in1889 for childrenand youth inHarris CountyOTHER PERTINENTINFO

PEARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #17-1117-08(A)CONTRACTED SERVICESVENDORS OFFERING CONTRACT EXTENSIONSVENDOR NAMETYPE OF SERVICEHOUSTON ASTROS, LLCHOUSTON, TX713-259-8805Educational tours,event locations,baseball (outing)ticketsHOUSTON EDUCATIONLEADERSHIPPARTNERS, LLC dbaLEADERSHIP PARTNERSProfessionalHOUSTON, TXdevelopment and281-830-6667consultingHUGO A. DOEGEHOUSTON, TX832-362-1321FULL RGET AUDIENCEVenue rental dependon location andamenities requested.Tickets and tours areMajor League Baseball provided on a perteam that offers group person basis. Ratesdepend on number ofoutings for baseballpersons attending,games, educationaldate of event &tours for groups andTours- K-6; Baseballlocation of seats.venue rental foroutings and specialTicket prices varyorganizations forspecial eventsmonth to monthevents - anyoneProvide diagnosis anddeign tools,personalized supportfor campus and district Varies depending onleadersservices providedTeach students one-onone basics includingfundamentals of how toBassoon masterclasses, expand musicalclinician, consultantknowledge throughthroughout the school books, exercises, solosyr.competitions etc.FACILITYREQUIREMENTSN/ACampus & districtleaders, new campus& district leaders,Principals,instructional coaches None 50 per hr. - approx.1-2 weeks at a time; Grades 6-12 bandonly - Bassoonother classes are 1day(specific)Page 11 of 27One size room(practice room) orsmall band hallRESPONDENTBUSINESSLENGTH OF SERVICESTRUCTURE/RESUMEEducational tours- 2hrs.; Venue rentalcan be negotiated;Baseball games - 3-4hrs.OTHER PERTINENTINFOMLB teamestablished in1964; locateddowntown atMinute MaidParkVaries depending onAttached to bidservices providedAttached to bidMasterclasses2 hrs. per day for 2 BM from Westtaught throughoutwks. in the summer; Texas A&Mthe year to help1 day f

PEARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #17-1117-08(A) CONTRACTED SERVICES VENDORS OFFERING CONTRACT EXTENSIONS BENNETT BAND CONSULTING SERVICE FRIENDSWOOD, TX 281-610-5987 Concert/marching band consulting Consulting/advice on performance and literature rehearsal 125 per hr. Fine Arts - Band: Band room Hourly: Sole proprietor -

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