Specifications include, but are not limited to: OPI is requesting information from qualified organizations interested in providing comprehensive support and improvement diagnostic review, progress monitoring, and professional development services to schools that have been designated for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) as outlined in the Montana Consolidated State Plan under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The OPI seeks a partnership to strengthen the support for comprehensive support and improvement (CSI) schools and provide improvement services with a common goal for continuous improvement. In addition, a partner, who has immediate knowledge of the unique needs and opportunities of Montana schools and knows the OPI’s accreditation process and strategic focus on continuous improvement and has the knowledge, diagnostic tools and services, expertise and extensive background needed to quickly undertake this project. This partnership will utilize a comprehensive assessment to identify root causes for under performance, target interventions and support services, prioritize immediate actions, and address systemic issues. In addition, this RFP seeks proposals that will include a progress monitoring protocol and customized professional development. The OPI invites all interested parties to submit a written response to this Request for Proposal (RFP)