Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. 1. Must have background in education, experience in working with students in an educational setting, possess strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, must have the ability to analyze data to make determinations and recommendations regarding programs, have knowledge in TCLAS 11 Afterschool Design and Implementation and have knowledge of statistics. B. Technical Assistance Provider is an individual or organization that has no personal or financial stake in the T-Class II Grant Award. C. Must be able to conduct a thorough identification and interview process. D. Candidates should be able to provide resumes, writing samples, copies of strategic plans, sample implementations of plans, and evidence of success or continuous improvement and/or presentations or evidence of similar tasks. E. Should be able to work closely with program managers and staff throughout the process of documenting program activities, developing performance measures and making recommendations for program improvement. F. Technical Assistance Provider may have backgrounds in the social sciences, such as psychology, sociology, criminal justice, public administration, or education.