DEW_20260015_North_Region_SDsigned.pdf

This is an Agreement for Services between the State of Ohio, Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) and the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio for the ReadOhio Coaching initiative. The contract covers the North Region, which includes counties such as Ashland, Geauga, Lorain, Stark, Cuyahoga, Huron, Medina, Summit, Erie, Lake, Portage, and Wayne. The agreement is effective until June 30, 2027, with Contract Number DEW20260015.

The contract focuses on implementing Ohio's Literacy Coaching Model to increase student achievement through improved language and literacy outcomes. The contractor will hire one Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinator (RLCC) and 15 Literacy Coaches to provide direct support to school districts and schools in the North Region. The total compensation is structured across two fiscal years: FY26 totals $2,177,734.84 and FY27 totals $2,283,371.58, with funding allocated for project management, the RLCC, and Literacy Coaches. The coaches will conduct needs assessments, provide professional development, implement coaching plans, and collect data to support literacy initiatives in participating districts and schools.