RFR 21-05-MCD Screening Evaluator Trainer Statement of Need Extended.docx

Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Request for Response

RFR 21-05-MCD SCREENING EVALUATOR TRAINERS STATEMENT OF NEED EXTENDED

Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Request for Response

RFR 21-05-MCD SCREENING EVALUATOR TRAINERS STATEMENT OF NEED

EXTENDED

MCDHH is seeking a trainer or trainers competent to train via an intersectional lens, to provide a training on how to give constructive diagnostic feedback to MCDHH’s Screening Evaluator Team. MCDHH may, at its discretion, deliver this training via an individual trainer or by a training team. The goal of the training is for the Screening Program Evaluator Team to acquire the skills to be able evaluate MCDHH’s screening candidates effectively, providing the screening candidates with immediate constructive, encouraging and supportive feedback designed to further them on their journey to becoming competent, confident interpreters. The training will be conducted in ASL in order to be equally accessible to all evaluators.

The Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, ancestry or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

1. Description of Duties:

The training will be conducted remotely on a Zoom platform. Ideally the training will be conducted in mid-May to mid-June of 2023. Key activities under this contract will be:

1. Provide training to MCDHH’s Screening Program Evaluators to be able to give consistent, specific, constructive feedback to Screening Candidates upon completion of their Screening assessments that supports the candidates in their growth and development as new interpreters or interpreters entering a new phase in their careers.

2. Train the Evaluation Team members in a standardized use of the materials so that results are both valid and reliable

3. Provide resources and tools to MCDHH’s Screening Program Evaluators to be able provide constructive feedback

2. Description of Application:

The application consists of two mandatory and one optional component.

Component #1 – Letter of Interest. The Letter of Interest should contain the following content:

1) Applicant’s background and interest in providing skills enhancement training to ASL Screening Evaluators according to the duties listed above

2) Applicant’s outline and an overview of the training such as topics, activities and what will be discussed, proposed length of training and number of sessions (example: two two-hour sessions)

3) Applicant’s proposed compensation for the training

Component #2 – Resume.

Component #3 (Optional) – Any other information that the Applicant deems relevant.

As stated in the RFR, application is by Letter of Interest and Resume. These documents may be submitted in ASL and/or in written English. ASL applications may be submitted as MP4 files or as a YouTube link. Bidders must be registered on COMMBUYS.

3. Description of Application Process:

The application must be uploaded as a quote / bid to Bid Solicitation BD-21-1067-MCD01-MCD01-53875 in the standard manner. Only electronic quotes submitted via COMMBUYS will be accepted in response to this RFR Statement of Need. Responses must be sent via the “Create Quote” functionality contained in COMMBUYS. Instructions on creating a quote are available as an "Attachment" on this Bid's COMMBUYS page.