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The Florida Department of Education's Master Agreement with the University of Florida supports comprehensive early childhood policy research and system improvement initiatives. This Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focuses on three primary project areas: (1) developing an expanded informal pathway for career advancement among early care and education teachers, (2) piloting a statewide implementation of Practice-Based Coaching (PBC), and (3) utilizing state administrative data to inform policy decisions related to public assistance programs, early care and education workforce dynamics, and the impact of these programs on children and families.

The master agreement, awarded on September 29, 2023, is a contract between the Florida Department of Education's Division of Early Learning and the University of Florida, with a performance period extending through June 30, 2028. The contract type is classified as a Master Agreement, covering the state of Florida, with an approximate total value of $2.5 million funded through sources including the Child Care and Development Block Grant Trust Fund and the Florida Preschool Development Grant. The University of Florida serves as the prime contractor, focusing on enhancing early childhood education systems through targeted research, professional development, and data-driven policy analysis.