Specifications include, but are not limited to: • Become familiar with the resources identified in the Background Section of this RFP and other resources identified as critical background knowledge by the State Leadership Team. • Facilitate monthly Community of Practice discussions with education and mental health practitioners statewide during the school year (8-9 virtual meetings per state fiscal year). • Facilitate monthly virtual Mental Health Supports in Schools State Leadership Team meetings year-round. • Hold 3-4 specialized half day topic sessions annually to be determined by the community of practice work. • Coordinate and prepare for all meetings, develop agenda, arrange for space/videoconferencing, accommodations, and other meeting needs. • Maintain group communication, meeting reminders, share meeting notes, plans, presentations, or other documents, prepare related materials for next committee or workgroup. • Document and maintain work plans, resources, toolkits, and other best practice materials developed or recommended by the group and track progress on activities. • Provide an annual summary of themes, activities, results, and work of the Mental Health Supports in Schools Community of Practice. • Conduct best practice research or other knowledge support for the group. Example: Monitor and integrate local, state and federal funding strategies and policy developments. • Engage Mental Health Supports in Schools Community of Practice members and provide background information to new members
