The goal of this study is to gather more comprehensive information on the characteristics and needs of the ECE workforce across program types for state administrators and leaders to inform continuous program improvement and policy decisions. The Responder awarded this contract (“Contractor”) is expected to collaborate with state project leads to coordinate and facilitate all components of the ECE Workforce Study, including but not limited to: a. Survey design and selection of ECE programs for participation; b. Follow-up engagement to encourage survey responses; c. Focus group planning and facilitation; d. Collection, analysis, and discussion of data with state project leads and other stakeholders; e. Completion of the final project report and designated deliverables for the State; f. Scheduling and facilitation of regular meetings with state partners.
