Specifications include, but are not limited to: The primary purpose of this solicitation is to identify, evaluate, and approve external service providers who can provide targeted training on specific areas of complex area and school needs that were identified through a comprehensive needs assessment. The services will focus on supporting schools identified as Priority or Focus schools. These schools were identified through their SY 2013-14 Strive Hi Performance System Index scores Continuous Improvement schools may also access external provider services if the specific target area of need is included in the school's approved Academic and Financial Plan. The Title I Office will be partnering with Complex Area Superintendents and external providers to identify and customize the educational services and practices that have been proven effective through rigorous scientific research and documented with evidence. External providers will primarily be working at school sites to address the areas of low performance as indicated by the Strive Hi Performance System Index. They will be working with school administrators, leadership teams and teachers in specific areas such as: - how to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment - how to conduct data analysis and school improvement planning - how to train professional learning communities in the cycle of school improvement - how to address the shifts in standards based instruction for English Language Arts and Mathematics - how to develop a comprehensive system of support for all students - how to develop rubrics for assessment and evaluation of teaching and learning and - provide instructional coaching and training to teachers on standards-based teaching and learning.
