DEW_20260023__Signed_by_UCESC__SDsigned_11aug2025.pdf

This is an Agreement for Services between the State of Ohio, Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) and the University of Cincinnati, located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The contract is for an independent evaluation of Ohio's 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) programming and summer learning initiatives.

The contract runs from the date of an approved purchase order until June 30, 2027, with a total compensation not to exceed $280,000 over two fiscal years ($140,000 per year). The University of Cincinnati will serve as an independent evaluator, tracking progress towards DEW's established objectives and performance measures. Key deliverables include coordinating an Evaluator Advisory Group, providing grantee support and feedback, conducting training and technical assistance, and performing evaluation testing. The contractor will collect and analyze performance data, produce annual reports, and help programs track and report their individual results while aggregating data to assess statewide progress. The work involves coordinating with stakeholders, reviewing evaluation manuals, hosting webinars, and supporting continuous improvement of the 21st CCLC program.