The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) has awarded a contract to DBT In Schools, LLC to provide dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) training to educators in Utah. The training will take place on February 25-27, 2025, and will focus on implementing DBT skills in schools to help adolescents manage difficult emotional situations and cope with stress. The contract has a total budget of $51,975 and will be completed by June 30, 2025. The key points of the contract include:
• The contractor will provide a 3-day training on DBT skills in schools
• The training will be provided to a maximum of 75 participants
• The contractor will provide all necessary materials and equipment for the training
• The USBE will provide the training venue and ensure that participants have access to necessary resources
• The contractor will submit invoices electronically to the USBE for payment
The contract is intended to support the Utah State Board of Education's Strategic Plan priority 3C, which focuses on building the capacity of educators to meet students' mental, emotional, and social needs.