Item 53

Authorize the Division of Instruction to contract with Elaine McNulty Knight, Exeter, NH, to provide assistance to NH schools and districts in creating the infrastructure and common understanding necessary to implement an Response to Instruction framework and provide professional development to NH educators in an amount not to exceed $40,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2014, with the option to renew for up to one additional fiscal year. 100% Federal Funds.