RELATED SERVICES FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION
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School districts across the country face critical shortages in hard‑to‑staff special education and related service roles, shortages that disrupt IEP services, increase compliance risk, and overextend already‑stretched staff.
University Instructors (UI) delivers a comprehensive, scalable solution that stabilizes services today while building a sustainable workforce from the local community. Our model reduces therapy minute costs, improves Medicaid reimbursement capture, and helps districts move from reactive staffing to long‑term capacity building.
For more than 30 years, UI has partnered with districts to overcome shortages, stabilize special education services, and grow internal educator and clinician pipelines that last.
A Pathways‑Driven Model for Sustainable Special Education Services
UI’s Integrated Service Delivery Model is designed to reduce turnover, improve continuity, and strengthen district capacity, by combining immediate staffing support with long‑term workforce development pathways.
UI’s Integrated Service Delivery Model
Strategic Staffing
Immediate placement of qualified personnel in high‑need roles to stabilize services and protect IEP compliance.
Program Management & Quality Oversight
Dedicated program leadership ensures consistency, quality, and compliance across all service lines, including:
Provider onboarding and credentialing
Service delivery monitoring and documentation oversight
Clinical supervision and subject‑matter expertise
Ongoing communication with district and school leadership
Workforce Development & Career Pathways
At the center of UI’s model is our Pathways Program, which builds durable, district‑specific talent pipelines from the local community.
UI designs licensure‑aligned pathways that allow districts to grow their own workforce, including:
Paraprofessional‑to‑Special Education Teacher Pathways
Build certified educators from within the district workforce
Staff‑to‑Assistant Pathways
Prepare district staff for SLPA, COTA, or PTA roles in approximately one year
Assistant‑to‑Clinician Pathways
Transition SLPAs, OTAs, and PTAs into fully licensed clinician roles within two to three years
Full compliance tracking and licensure oversight
All pathways are aligned to state requirements, with monitoring, documentation, and supervision built in
These pathways expand caseload capacity, reduce burnout, and allow districts to convert contract roles into permanent internal staff over time.
Optimized Reimbursement Support
UI provides integrated Medicaid billing documentation and reporting support to help districts maximize both state and federal reimbursement.
Our team streamlines compliance, ensures accurate submissions, and optimizes participation across Medicaid and special education reimbursement models, helping districts lower net service costs while maintaining service quality.
Comprehensive Related Services Staffing
UI recruits, places, and supports licensed professionals across the full continuum of special education and related services, all trained for school‑based delivery and aligned to state and federal requirements.
Instructional Services
Special Education Teachers
Paraprofessionals
Therapeutic & Behavioral Services
Speech‑Language Pathologists (SLPs)
Speech‑Language Pathologist Assistants (SLPAs)
Occupational Therapists (OTs)
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs)
Physical Therapists (PTs)
Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs)
Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs)
Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)
Behavior Technicians
District Outcomes You Can Expect
Districts partnering with UI consistently realize:
Stabilized special education services aligned with all state and federal requirements
Lower therapy minute costs and improved Medicaid reimbursement capture
Reduced long‑term vacancies and staff burnout
Long‑term internal capacity through sustainable, licensure‑aligned workforce pathways
Increased visibility and confidence through clear performance metrics, dashboards, and staffing forecasts
This approach allows districts to meet today’s service demands while intentionally building the workforce they need for the future.
Predictable, Cooperative Pricing
Through GovMVMT’s national RFP award with cooperative purchasing language, UI provides districts nationwide with access to pre‑negotiated, discounted pricing.
Final pricing is tailored to each district through a negotiated Master Services Agreement (MSA), aligned to local needs, service mix, and pathway design.