NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Request for Proposals for Services to Enhance No Child Left Behind School District/Postsecondary Institution Collaborations and Performance Success
[34 Pa.B. 493] The Department of Education (Department) announces this Request for Proposals (RFP) to seek candidates to provide services to aid meeting the Commonwealth's No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB Act) requirements and to enhance K-12 student performance accomplishments through school district/postsecondary institution collaborations.
The main goal of this project is to aid in the review and study of the requirements that will enhance meeting State NCLB Act K-12 performance standards accomplishment by: (1) studying K-12 standards components in postsecondary teacher education programs of study and Commonwealth guidelines and making recommendations for improvement; (2) providing professional training to aid staff's understanding and interpretation of school district and Statewide assessment results (PSSA); (3) colleges and universities aiding school districts in cooperatively developing 2-5 year long range plans to address PSSA shortcomings; and (4) assisting identified high need districts in meeting the highly qualified teacher requirements of the NCLB Act.
Funding Source and Eligibility Requirements
The Commonwealth has up to $200,000 to fund the requested services package. Awards will be available for the term of the current contract year. Funding is available on a competitive basis to an institution of postsecondary or higher education offering an approved teacher education program in this Commonwealth.
Important Dates and Application Deadline
The contract period is from February 27, 2004, through June 30, 2004. There will be a pre-proposal conference on February 12, 2004. Proposals must be submitted by February 23, 2004, to receive consideration. Electronic or faxed copies of the application will not be accepted. Prospective contractors may download application materials from the Department's website: www.teaching.state. pa.us/.
Contact and Additional RFP Information
Individuals who would like to receive a paper copy of the complete RFP or who have additional questions about the application process should contact Helen Rodriguez, Bureau of Teacher Certification and Preparation, Division of Teacher Education, Department of Education, 333 Market Street, 3rd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333, (717) 772-3566, c-hrodrigu@state.pa.us.
VICKI L. PHILLIPS, Ed.D.,
Secretary
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 04-148. Filed for public inspection January 23, 2004, 9:00 a.m.]
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