27932_FY2627_Literacy_Coach_RFP_Narrative_Final.pdf

Request for Proposals Building Regional Capacity to Support Ohio’s Literacy Coaching Model

Solicitation ID SRC0000027932

UNSPSC CATEGORY:

Educational Advisory Services 86141501

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Table of Contents

OVERVIEW

Background Justification Objective Attachments

NOTICE OF AWARD SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

SUBMISSION

OFFEROR AND PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

Mandatory Requirement(s)

SCOPE OF WORK

DELIVERABLES

MANDATORY REQUIREMENT(S)

EVALUATION CRITERION (SCORING RUBRIC)

BUDGET (COST PROPOSAL)

EXHIBIT 1: DESIGNATED REGIONS

EXHIBIT 2: ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE

REGIONAL LITERACY COACHING COORDINATOR

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Overview

Background The ReadOhio Coaching initiative began in 2023 in support of one of the Department of Education and Workforce’s (“DEW”) agency goals to increase student achievement through improved language and literacy outcomes for students. Through this statewide program, coaches, employed by Educational Service Centers (ESCs) and directed by the DEW, were deployed to high-need schools statewide to implement Ohio’s Literacy Coaching Model (Ohio’s Model for Instructional Coaching for Literacy and Ohio's Plan to Raise Literacy Achievement) and supported the use of high-quality instructional materials.

JUSTIFICATION

The Governor’s proposed biennial budget includes funding to support the implementation of Ohio’s literacy coaching model.

DEW seeks to expand and sustain regional capacity for the implementation of Ohio’s coaching model to align with the Department’s strategic focus on literacy and the investment through the proposed biennial budget to improve literacy outcomes in the lowest performing schools. Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinators will directly support the statewide literacy initiatives focused on coaching, professional learning, systems building, and the implementation of high-quality instructional materials. Individuals tasked with facilitating these activities will provide direct oversight, support, technical assistance, coaching, and professional learning to literacy coaches. DEW seeks to identify approximately five Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinators.

Prospective Offeror(s) must demonstrate capacity to recruit, hire, support, and retain local literacy coaches to perform work under the direction of the DEW.

OBJECTIVE

Selected offeror(s) will support the implementation of Ohio’s literacy coaching model at the regional and local level by recruiting, hiring, and managing a coaching coordinator and literacy coaches to support school districts, STEM, and community schools with the lowest rates of literacy proficiency in the state to improve literacy outcomes at the direction of

DEW.

The purpose of this initiative is to ensure that all schools receive the necessary literacy support to raise student outcomes. During the contract term, the work of the Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinators and Literacy coaches will not be limited to only the community schools or districts currently purchasing (receiving) services from the selected Offeror they are supervised by. These coordinators and coaches will help build the capacity of the regional entities to effectively support sustainable literacy practices. DEW shall determine which schools and districts will receive support by each selected Offeror, and they shall not be limited to only those they are currently providing services to.

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ATTACHMENTS

1. Review.

a. Sample Project Agreement 2024-2025 (amendment)

b. Instructional Playbook

c. ReadOhio Coaching: Professional Development Plan and Onboarding

d. Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinator-Job Description

e. Literacy Coach-Job Description

f. Proposal Scoring Guidance

2. Complete and Attach.

a. Current Agreements Disclosure

b. Offeror Acknowledgements

c. Offeror Redaction Form (Optional)

d. Cost Proposal Form

Notice of Award Special Requirements Multiple contracts (one per region) will be awarded as a result of this solicitation. Please be aware that DEW may request selected Offeror(s) absorb additional areas (counties) to ensure ample literacy support throughout Ohio. It will be at DEW’s discretion as to which area each selected Offeror will be responsible for providing support based on final technical scores and proposed regions. See Exhibit 1 for regions.

Subcontracting will be prohibited for the purposes of this work.

Selected Offerors shall not allow (or require) coaching coordinators or coaches to perform work beyond the scope outlined within this RFP (and subsequent resulting contract) on behalf of the Offeror unless as directed by DEW to do so.

Submission Proposals and supporting documentation must be submitted via OhioBuys for consideration. Please note that links within proposals may not be accessible to reviewers.

To participate or submit an inquiry for this solicitation, prospective Offerors must be registered via the OhioBuys Supplier Portal. Click the following link to initiate this process Selling to the State

OhioBuys training materials can be located at Supplier Resources

Help. Should technical support be required during the submission process please contact (614) 466- 5090. This is for technical support only and shall not be utilized to submit inquiries related to the solicitation contents.

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Browser. Chrome is the preferred browser for OhioBuys and having only a single window open and logged in will reduce errors during the submission process.

Supplier Contact Information. Suppliers must indicate the following contact information (name and email) within their proposal for individuals who the department should engage with for the following:

A. Contract Negotiation (terms and conditions) B. Scope of work C. Invoicing and purchase orders

Set-Aside No

Special Provisions Subcontractors. For the purposes of this solicitation and subsequent contracts, subcontracting is prohibited.

Travel. Any items within the scope of work that may require travel must have this expense incorporated into the associated deliverable and will not be reimbursed.

Agency Special Conditions. The Department reserves the right to add additional terms to the contract after award, if the Department determines doing so is for the purpose of meeting obligations under state or federal law.

Project Award. Funding may require Controlling Board approval. For additional information please click here

Agency Bill To Address. All invoices must be sent to Fiscal.Management@education.ohio.gov.

Bill to Address: Department of Education and Workforce - 25 South Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Data and Security.

☒Data may be collected for project purposes ☐Data collected could be considered personally identifiable (PII) ☐Selected Offeror may be required to store data on a network or device that is shared with DEW.

Audit or Accounting.

☐Audit element may be incorporated in the scope of work and subsequent deliverables. If so a waiver has been obtained from the Auditor of State. Pursuant to R.C. § 117.43(B) contracts that include auditing or accounting services must receive a waiver from the Auditor of State.

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Offeror and Personnel Requirements Mandatory Requirement(s)

OFFEROR

a. Only Educational Service Centers (ESCs) and State Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) pursuant to R.C. § 3345.011 located within the state of Ohio shall be eligible to participate in this solicitation.

FOR REGIONAL LITERACY COACHING COORDINATOR CANDIDATES

a. Currently or formerly licensed educator in the state of Ohio.

b. Completion * of a professional development program accredited by the International

Dyslexia Association (accreditation or accreditation plus level).

Note: *A pending completion date which falls after the closing date of the solicitation will not satisfy this mandatory requirement.

Offeror Experience Requirements Prospective Offerors shall provide evidence of meeting or exceeding the following:

a. At least five years’ experience hiring and deploying instructional coaches and consultants to schools and districts.

b. At least five years’ experience providing support and technical assistance to schools and districts in evidence-based language and literacy instruction aligned with Ohio’s Plan to Raise Literacy Achievement.

c. Experience and capacity to work collaboratively with DEW to implement a statewide initiative or project with fidelity.

d. Experience and capacity to collaborate with other regional service providers, including ESCs and SSTs, to provide cohesive supports in literacy.

e. Experience in managing at least one funded collaboration with a grant or contract in excess of $1,000,000

f. Capacity to provide guidance and support for the Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinator, aligned with the science of reading and structured literacy.

https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-3345.011

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Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinator Requirements Prospective Offerors must provide a staff profile of an existing employee or proposed employee who intends to act as the Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinator and manage literacy coaches. The proposed candidate must meet the mandatory requirements as referenced in the Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinator position description.

The role of Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinator is a full-time, 215-230 days (annually), position for the duration of the contract. Current institutions of Higher Education, ESC, and SST consultants cannot continue in their current position in any capacity while working in the Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinator position. Please see exhibit 2 for additional restrictions and guidance regarding this position.

The profile must include a resume and evidence/documentation of demonstrating the following:

a. At least one professional development opportunity created and conducted by the candidate aligned to Ohio’s Plan to Raise Literacy Achievement, including evidence of feedback.

b. At least one example of literacy services and/or systems coaching provided by the candidate to a school or district that demonstrates evidence of coaching or technical assistance aligned to improvement goals and evidence-based language and literacy instruction.

c. At least one example of successful coaching provided to a building-level literacy coach, including evidence of coaching log/services and modeling of practices through instructional coaching.

d. At least one example of successful management skills, including building relationships, problem solving, giving and receiving feedback, leading projects and/or teams, interpersonal skills, and motivating others to perform at high standards.

e. A description of the candidate’s successful involvement in the region’s support team for literacy and/or regional literacy network.

f. Completion of a master’s degree in reading or literacy education, or master’s degree in a related area of education with either reading or literacy endorsements on state license.

g. Description of the candidate's background and training in language and literacy practices aligned with the science of reading, including at a minimum the completion of a professional development program accredited by the International Dyslexia Association (accreditation or accreditation plus level).

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Scope of Work

The Department of Education and Workforce (“DEW”), Office of Literacy Achievement and Academic Success seeks experienced Offerors to recruit, hire, and manage a Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinator and up to fifteen literacy coaches. Selected Offerors will be tasked with completing the following initiatives and activities which shall be performed in collaboration and approval by DEW.

1. PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Prospective Offerors shall include in their proposal how they intend to oversee human resources for both the Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinator and Literacy Coaches. To ensure continuity of services and stewardship of human resources, for new Prospective Offerors, DEW requires that coaching positions be offered to all existing ReadOhio Literacy Coaches serving within that geographic region, provided the ReadOhio coach is not currently assigned to a performance improvement plan. This shall include the overall management of hiring, payroll, benefits, and include the following at a minimum†:

a. General personnel oversight for both the Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinator and Literacy Coaches.

i. Equip personnel with all necessary technology (including relevant software licenses) and supplies required to perform job duties.

ii. Ensure all personnel have successfully passed all background checks in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and other standards. Pursuant to R.C. §§ 3319.391 and 3319.392, criminal record checks are required from both the BCI and FBI prior to any personnel beginning any onsite work. Individual districts may require additional background checks under 3319.393 for any potential applicant.

iii. Ensure no conflicts of interest occur between any personnel and schools involved in this work.

iv. Manage all payroll and benefits.

v. Develop MOU/service agreements with districts.

b. Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinator. The selected Offeror(s) shall employ, supervise (in collaboration with DEW), and support one Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinator per the specifications outlined by DEW (see Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinator-Job Description attachment). Prospective Offeror(s) shall include a plan which provides details on the following at a minimum:

i. A process for employing, supervising, and supporting the Regional Literacy

Coaching Coordinator.

• Evaluate and oversee job duties and performance;

• Support the implementation of the established individual professional development plan;

• Support the development of the Regional Literacy Coaching

Coordinator as a literacy content expert through participation in additional training activities; and https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-3319.391 https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-3319.392 https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/backgroundcheck https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Business/Services-for-Business/WebCheck/Webcheck-Community-Listing https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-3319.393

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• Ensure Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinator is under the direct supervision of the ESC superintendent or IHE department head (or applicable personnel).

c. Literacy Coaches. The selected Offeror(s) shall recruit, hire, onboard, and oversee literacy coaches in the indicated region. Coaches shall be managed offsite as much as possible to ensure their time is largely spent within the schools that are in need of their support and interventions. Offeror(s) shall include the following:

i. Details on a hiring process for literacy coaches

• Ensure literacy coaches meet all minimum qualifications as identified by DEW and secure DEW’s review and approval prior to hiring;

• Utilize the position description (see attached literacy coach-job description) provided for all personnel hired in this role; and

• Coordinate and execute all relevant service agreements with school districts, STEM, and community schools.

ii. Cost per literacy coach shall include at a minimum:

• IT equipment, software, and data collection support; and

• Reimbursement for any travel expenses per the selected Offeror(s) travel policy.

iii. Oversight and evaluation of coaching activities

• Assign primary reporting location for each coach as the school(s) or district(s) assigned by DEW (see 1av). Coaches shall not receive reimbursement for travel to reporting locations;

• Monitor coaching activities, including completion of coaching logs using a mechanism provided by DEW.

• Complete bi-annual performance evaluations. These shall include annual goal setting, as well as the development and implementation of a personal professional development plan. Performance evaluation activities shall be in collaboration with and at the direction of DEW and the Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinator.

• Evaluate coaching activities, by developing and implementing corrective action plans as needed.

• Monitor coaches completion of training and implementation activities as directed by DEW.

• Provide additional documentation and reporting related to coaching activities, as requested by DEW.

2. REGIONAL LITERACY COACHING COORDINATOR

Serve as a liaison between DEW, literacy coaches, and the selected Offeror by performing the following:

a. Manage Literacy Coaches deployed to school districts, STEM, and community schools with low literacy proficiency rates.

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i. Lead hiring process for literacy coaches in the assigned region (see exhibit 1).

ii. Directly supervise the literacy coaches and oversee coaching activities within the assigned region.

iii. Provide professional learning, training, and support to local literacy coaches aligned with Ohio’s Coaching Model and evidence-based language and literacy instruction.

iv. Support literacy coach development and provide technical assistance to address challenges in site-based implementation.

v. Conduct site visits and observations to assess coach performance and school progress in implementation.

vi. Meet one-on-one (virtually) biweekly with each literacy coach to discuss individual implementation progress and challenges.

vii. Meet (virtually) with all assigned literacy coaches monthly to discuss implementation progress and challenges in a group environment.

b. Act as a liaison between literacy coaches and DEW to support effective implementation of Ohio’s Coaching Model (see Ohio's Plan to Raise Literacy Achievement) at the regional level.

i. Meet with DEW at least once per month.

ii. Complete and participate in DEW directed training.

iii. Review and provide feedback on Coaching Service Delivery plans for each assigned school. Plans shall be submitted to the DEW for review and approval and developed in collaboration with coaches and school leadership to develop the plan, using a mechanism provided by DEW, to ensure alignment with the implementation goals and DEW-identified student outcome goals. Progress reports on implementation, including barriers and challenges related to achieving implementation and student outcome goals, shall be provided regularly (typically weekly) via summary reports in a format prescribed by DEW.

c. Provide additional support or technical assistance to schools and districts within their assigned region to further build capacity and reinforce effective sustainable literacy practices. This additional support shall be at the request, direction, and approval of DEW.

3. LITERACY COACHES

Provide direct support and intervention to schools and districts along with performing and participating in the following activities:

a. Complete and participate in DEW directed trainings as described in Attachment 1c ReadOhio Coaching: Professional Development Plan and Onboarding.

b. Maintain regular and accurate coaching logs of all related activities with assigned school(s).

c. Meet (virtually) with the supervising Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinator to discuss the following:

i. Biweekly to examine implementation progress and challenges.

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ii. Monthly to meet with other literacy coaches to share implementation progress and problem solve challenges as a group.

d. Support literacy improvement efforts at assigned schools, including implementation of professional learning in evidence-based literacy instruction, high-quality instructional materials, and a multi-tiered system of supports for literacy, aligned with Ohio’s literacy policies s (Third Grade Reading Guarantee, Dyslexia Support Laws, Ohio's Plan to Raise Literacy Achievement, etc.)

i. Work with assigned school(s) educators and leadership to conduct a needs assessment and/or system implementation fidelity tool, identified by DEW, to audit current levels of literacy implementation.

ii. Work with assigned school(s) educators and leadership to develop an implementation plan for the reading components of a multi-tiered system of supports (using a template provided by DEW), including facilitating and/or supporting professional learning in literacy and the selection of high-quality instructional materials, aligned to the building-level and district-level literacy improvement plan.

iii. Collaborate with the Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinator and school leadership to develop coaching service plan aligned with the implementation plan (using a template provided by DEW).

iv. Provide instructional coaching at teacher and classroom level to support high quality literacy instruction.

v. Provide systems coaching at the building and district level to support high-quality multi-tiered system of supports and literacy instruction.

Deliverables

DELIVERABLE DUE DATE

Project Management Ongoing 7/1/25-6/30/27 Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinator Ongoing 7/1/25-6/30/27 Literacy Coaches Ongoing 7/1/25-6/30/27 https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-3313.608 https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-3323.251 https://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Learning-in-Ohio/Literacy/Ohios-Plan-to-Raise-Literacy-Achievement.pdf.aspx

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Mandatory Requirement(s) Documented proof must be provided to demonstrate evidence of satisfying mandatory requirements.

CRITERION YES NO

A. Supplier must be an ESC or IHE pursuant to R.C. § 3345.011.

B. Currently or formerly licensed educator in the state of Ohio.

C. *Completion of a professional development program accredited by the

International Dyslexia Association (accreditation or accreditation plus level).

Evaluation Criterion (Scoring Rubric) Each prospective Offeror shall provide evidence of the following within their technical proposal.

OFFEROR PROFILE WEIGHT

1. Each proposal must include a profile of the Offeror’s history, capability, and capacity, to perform the work. 5

2. Include a description of the Offeror’s support and services to districts that align with the science of reading and structured literacy, including alignment with Ohio’s Plan to Raise Literacy Achievement and Ohio’s Dyslexia Guidebook.

3. Include a description of the Offeror’s experience and ability to collaborate with other educational service centers and state support teams to provide cohesive supports in literacy.

PRIOR PROJECTS WEIGHT

Examples must include dates and references. One example may be cited multiple times unless criterion explicitly states multiple examples are requested.

4. Include at least three examples of previous work that could be relevant to the scope in this project. 5

5. Experience in managing at least one funded grant or contract collaboration in excess of $1,000,000. 5

STAFFING PLAN WEIGHT

6. Provide a personnel profile that demonstrates the candidate’s experience and qualifications to act as the Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinator. 15

7. Provide a contingency staffing plan should any key (specifically the Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinator) personnel become unavailable at any time for any reason during the contract period.

WORK PLAN (SCOPE OF WORK) WEIGHT

8. A plan to recruit and hire up to 15 literacy coaches. Candidates must be reviewed and approved by DEW prior to hiring. This plan must include the completion of background checks in addition to conflict of interest statements.

9. Provide a robust plan for the Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinator to supervise up to 15 literacy coaches in addition to ensuring required documentation is transmitted to DEW securely and meets required deadlines.

Details shall include how relationships between DEW, Offeror, coaches, and https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-3345.011

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schools (including those without agreements with contracted Offeror) will be managed and maintained to support implementation of coaching initiatives and how offsite time will be monitored.

10. Provide a plan to support the Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinator to monitor performance and address deficiencies or concerns in coach work quality and collaborate with DEW to provide a solution.

11. A plan for integrating project management tasks with existing Offeror activities and resources, including human resources (hiring, onboarding, payroll, and benefits management), IT (including supply of and support for technology), overseeing conflicts of interest, and executing coaching agreements with schools.

12. A transition plan to ensure continuity of services specific to coaching personnel should there be a transition of selected Offeror within the designated region. 15

COST PROPOSAL WEIGHT

13. Cost 20

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Budget (Cost Proposal) Please complete and submit the attached “Cost Proposal” form for DEW review and consideration.

FY26

Deliverable QTY Unit of Measure Unit Cost Cost Extension Project Management 1 Amount †$65,000 $65,000 Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinator 1 Amount

Literacy Coaches 15 Amount Total: - - -

FY26 Simplified Budget

Personnel QTY Monthly Cost per personnel Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinator 1 Literacy Coach 1

FY27

Deliverable QTY Unit of Measure Unit Cost Cost Extension Project Management 1 Amount †$65,000 $65,000 Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinator 1 Amount

Literacy Coaches 15 Amount Total: - - -

FY27 Simplified Budget

Personnel QTY Monthly Cost per personnel Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinator 1 Literacy Coach 1

Note:†Annual project management funds will be capped at a not to exceed amount of $65,000 per selected Offeror, per region. The total annual award amount per region shall not exceed $2,330,000.

Please note that cost proposals must be submitted as a separate document.

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Exhibit 1: Designated Regions Prospective Offeror’s will select which region their submission is intended for in OhioBuys.

Please be aware that DEW may request selected Offeror(s) to absorb additional areas (counties) or amend the intended regions to ensure ample literacy support throughout Ohio.

WEST NORTH CENTRAL EAST SOUTH

Allen Mercer Ashland Delaware Ashtabula Adams Lawrence Auglaize Miami Cuyahoga Fairfield Belmont Athens Meigs Champaign Montgomery Erie Franklin Carroll Brown Perry Clark Ottawa Geauga Knox Columbiana Butler Pike Clinton Paulding Huron Licking Coshocton Clermont Ross Crawford Preble Lake Logan Guernsey Gallia Scioto Darke Putnam Lorain Madison Harrison Hamilton Vinton Defiance Sandusky Medina Marion Holmes Highland Warren Fayette Seneca Portage Morrow Jefferson Hocking Washington Fulton Shelby Richland Pickaway Mahoning Jackson Greene Van Wert Stark Union Monroe Hancock Williams Summit Morgan Hardin Wood Tuscarawas Muskingum Henry Wyandot Wayne Noble Lucas Trumball

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Exhibit 2: Additional Guidance Project Management

• Prospective Offerors must be mindful that the work of Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinator and literacy coaches shall not be limited to the districts or community schools purchasing services from the Selected Offeror’s region. These positions will help build the capacity of the regional entities that support the districts and community schools in which the coaches they supervise are assigned, to effectively support sustainable literacy practices.

Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinator

• The Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinator may not be contracted by the selected

Offeror for additional workdays for other duties during August-May of the contract period.

Literacy Coaches

• 85% of coach time must be spent in schools and districts to support the implementation of high-quality literacy instruction and systems development.

• Coaches shall not receive reimbursement for travel to reporting locations.

• Offerors should anticipate the need to hire broadly from across the designated region.

DEW prescribed training Literacy coaches will be required to participate in DEW prescribed training and activities following contract award. Selected Offeror(s) will be provided guidance on required asynchronous training to be purchased.

DEW may also mandate training for all Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinators and Literacy Coaches which would be at the expense of DEW. Information on such trainings will be provided as needed.

Budget Planning

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Costs projected under the project management deliverable should primarily encompass general support, including human resources (such as hiring, payroll, and benefits management), and IT support.

LITERACY COACHES

These positions are typically full-time, 190 day positions. Prospective Offerors shall take the following into consideration when calculating the cost per literacy coach.

• Salary and benefits

• IT equipment, software, and data collection support

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• **$1,000 annually to support leadership training as identified by DEW (may be in state or out of state)

• Coaches shall not receive travel reimbursement to reporting locations.

• Travel to Columbus up to seven times per year for training and networking.

o The August training event will take place over two to three days.

o The other six events will be single day. Single-day events are intended to encompass a full workday and will not begin prior to 9 a.m. Travel costs may include mileage, lodging, and per diem expenses, based on selected offeror policy.

** See attachment 1c for ReadOhio Literacy Coaching: Professional Development Plan and Onboarding

REGIONAL LITERACY COACHING COORDINATOR

This position is a full-time, 215-230 day position. Prospective Offerors shall take the following into consideration when calculating the cost per Regional literacy coaching Coordinator.

• Coordinator salary and benefits

• IT equipment and software

• $2,500 annually to support leadership training as identified by DEW (training may be located in or out of state)

• Travel to Columbus, OH up to seven times per year for training and networking.

o The August training event will take place over two to three days.

o The other six events will be single day. Single-day events are intended to encompass a full workday and will not begin prior to 9 a.m. Travel costs may include mileage, lodging, and per diem expenses, based on selected offeror policy.