Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas, acting on behalf of the University of Arkansas Early Care and Education Projects, located in Fayetteville, Arkansas (UA) is seeking bid proposals from qualified and reputable vendors to develop and support the implementation of a 15 hour early childhood inclusion training curriculum. The vendor will work collaboratively with the project leadership from the University through the curriculum development process. Submitting a tentative plan for the train-the-trainer model for review and feedback, ensuring implemented curriculum aligns with other training from the University and national initiatives. Train-the-trainer is an education model whereby individuals identified to teach others attend training themselves. The vendor will provide a train-the-trainer to identified early childhood trainers in Arkansas; the early childhood trainers will then provide the training modules developed through this contract to early childhood providers beyond the life of this contract. By submitting a tentative plan for the development of the curriculum for review and feedback, UA is able to ensure alignment with other training from the University. The curriculum development process and companion train-the-trainer will include specifically the following: 1. Identify curriculum topics and confirm with leadership at University. 2. Conduct research and literature review on which to base the development of the training content. 3. Align with Zero to Three Critical Competencies for Infant Toddler Educators and Division for Early Childhood Council for Exceptional Children Recommended Practices. 4. Identify the core competencies, level of training and targeted audience through alignment with the Arkansas Workforce Knowledge and Competencies. 5. Identify how the training supports Better Beginnings the quality improvement rating system in Arkansas. 6. Develop course outline with specified goals and objectives in the facilitator manual and participant guide. All curriculum created should engage learner and include enough content to be used in lieu of college textbooks for courses which are embedded within the higher education system. 7. Develop course materials which adhere to principles of adult learning, such as, but not limited to, videos, visual aids, handouts, group discussion, homework, in class activities, scenarios, case studies and role play. 8. Develop a facilitator manual which is designed for easy use so any trainer can pick up and effectively deliver the training with limited preparation. The facilitator manual should include notes and commentary beyond the participant guide to help ensure consistency upon re-delivery. The facilitator manual will adhere to the structure provided by the University of Arkansas, Early Care and Education Project’s team. The curricula should engage learners. An external panel review should be conducted for feedback on quality of content.