2026 - 27 MSSD SCHOOLS PHYSICAL THERAPY

2026-11-03

a . The contractor shall provide services for MSSD students as required by the student ' s IEP and ensuring all IEP minutes are implemented as written . Direct therapy services to students shall be provided through the integrated therapy approach . All direct services shall be provided on an individual basis unless the IEP specifies or the Building Administrator requests group services for the student . The contractor is responsible for providing services to only those students assigned by the Building Administrator and approved for such services on the IEP . b . The therapist shall provide direct physical therapy to support the student in achieving IEP goals and benchmarks . The therapy provided shall be limited to the amount of time required under the IEP . The student ’ s progress must be shared when requested by the classroom teacher or other MSSD staff . c . The therapist shall provide consultation with classroom staff and other MSSD personnel to collaborate on supporting the student in achievement of IEP goals . These consultations shall be required under the student ’ s IEP and are limited to the IEP time specified . The therapist may demonstrate techniques with the student to the classroom teacher during consultation . d . Therapists shall assist in the development of a student ’ s Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance ( PLAAFP ) as part of the IEP process . This time may include reviewing relevant evaluation data , therapy notes , progress monitoring information , and collaborating with the IEP team to accurately document the student ’ s current functional performance , strengths , and needs related to therapy services . The contractor shall bill only for the actual time spent in assisting with the development of the PLAAFP with the maximum of 1 hour per student . e . The contractor and designated therapists shall attend periodic training at the request of MSSD . The contractor shall be reimbursed up to 2 hours ( 4 units ) per training . f . The contractor shall have an email address for notices and messages sent on behalf of the MSSD . Each therapist may also have an email address on file with MSSD in order to obtain individual user ids and passwords for the MO HealthNet billing system . g . The contractor may provide other additional services when requested in writing by the MSSD Building Administrator , teacher - in - charge , classroom teacher , area director or MSSD central office staff . All requests for additional services must be emailed to DESE . MSSDRelatedServices @ dese . mo . gov for approval at least 3 business days prior to the service being provided . The therapist shall not provide additional services without MSSD Central Office approval . The contractor shall be reimbursed up to 8 hours ( 16 units ) for these additional services per student , per contract year . These services shall include , but are not limited to : • Consultations between the therapist and other therapists , consultants , and other MSSD staff . Such consultations are additional to any required consultations required by the student ’ s IEP . • The preparation and provision of trainings for MSSD staff , including the creation of PowerPoints and any training materials ...

Missouri

2026-04-29