Lead star trainer services

The Arizona Department of Education has awarded a contract (CTR075055) to Jana Lynn Harper, an individual contractor from Mesa, Arizona, for Lead STAR (Student Achievement in Reading) Trainer Services. The contract, effective through June 30, 2025, with a subsequent three-month amendment, is valued at $32,475 and focuses on professional development within the Adult Education Services division operating under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

The primary deliverables include developing and facilitating comprehensive training series for adult education teachers, delivering webinars, conducting classroom observations, providing mentorship, and implementing ongoing learning communities. Harper will work to enhance evidence-based reading instruction methodologies, with specific responsibilities encompassing developing training content, facilitating discussions, and supporting new and existing adult education program cohorts. The contract compensates Harper at $75 per hour, with a total allocation of 416.33 billable hours and up to $1,250 in authorized travel expenses.