The purpose of this RFI is to gather information on recruiting, training, placing, and supporting certified alternative certification shortage area teachers in New York City’s hard-to-staff schools and early childhood education centers. The responses should address the comprehensive continuum of services to ensure teacher effectiveness, retention, and alignment with NYCPS’s equity and inclusion goals. Scope of Information The responses shall address the following: Recruitment and Selection Identify and recruit diverse candidates with strong academic backgrounds, leadership potential, and commitment to educational equity. Prioritize candidates from underrepresented backgrounds, including individuals of color, first-generation college graduates, and local New Yorkers. Conduct rigorous selection processes to ensure high-quality candidate pools. Pre-Service Training Deliver a six-month pre-service training program including asynchronous onboarding, centralized virtual learning, supervised teaching practicum, and coaching.
