Star trainer services

The Arizona Department of Education awarded a noncompetitive contract (CTR075057) to Jodi Perin for Student Achievement in Reading (STAR) Training Services. The contract, valued at $8,200, covers professional services related to developing and facilitating training series for adult education program cohorts, with a performance period from contract execution through June 30, 2025. Perin will serve as a STAR trainer, providing leadership activities including refresher training, coaching, and technical assistance to local adult education providers.

The contract encompasses approximately 120 hours of work at a rate of $62.50 per hour, with an additional $700 allocated for travel expenses. Perin will support new 2024-2025 STAR Program Cohorts and previously trained STAR instructors through three full-day meetings, online and classroom practice modules, and ongoing program support. The procurement is authorized under Arizona Administrative Code R2-7-E303 and aligns with Title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), focusing on research-based reading instruction strategies for adult education teams.