CONTRACTAPPROVED

Dorchester County Public Schools Awards Professional Services Contract to Specialized Education of Maryland Inc (August 2025)

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Disclosed value
$824,113 (plus variable 1:1 aide fees at $275.63/day per student)
From contract
Approved
Aug 1, 2025

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What it covers

Dorchester County Public Schools entered a one-year service agreement with Specialized Education of Maryland, Inc. to operate three intensive behavioral needs special education classrooms for the 2025-26 school year. The District will pay $824,113.17 for classroom services plus additional per-day fees for any required one-to-one aides, with options for annual renewal and escalated fees. The program supports the District’s obligation to provide FAPE under IDEA and Section 504.

Who holds it

Specialized Education of Maryland Inc holds this professional services contract with Dorchester County Public Schools. Its other public contracts on record include work for St. Mary's County Public Schools and St. Marys County Public Schools.

What happens next

Term as filed: August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026, with option for successive one-year renewals.

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Contract details

Contract type
Professional Services
Amount
$824,113 (plus variable 1:1 aide fees at $275.63/day per student)
Document date
August 1, 2025
Term
August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026, with option for successive one-year renewals
Source document
Board of Education of Dorchester County Contract Service Agreement 2025-08-01 (Contract)

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Questions about this contract

Who was awarded the professional services contract by Dorchester County Public Schools?

Specialized Education of Maryland Inc was awarded this professional services contract by Dorchester County Public Schools, as recorded on August 1, 2025. The contract value is $824,113 (plus variable 1:1 aide fees at $275.63/day per student).

How much is the Specialized Education of Maryland Inc contract with Dorchester County Public Schools worth?

The Specialized Education of Maryland Inc contract with Dorchester County Public Schools is valued at $824,113 (plus variable 1:1 aide fees at $275.63/day per student), covering professional services work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a contract record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Board of Education of Dorchester County Contract Service Agreement 2025-08-01 (Contract), dated August 1, 2025 from Dorchester County Public Schools. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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What other contracts does Specialized Education of Maryland Inc hold?

Specialized Education of Maryland Inc may hold additional government contracts. View their full contract history, the agencies they serve, and total tracked spend on their Civic IQ vendor profile.

What is Dorchester County Public Schools currently buying?

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