Conscious Discipline Learning Model & Quality Education System Development

The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County (ELCHC) in Florida has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to identify and contract with a single organization that can provide conscious discipline services to select inclusion-focused childcare providers and childcare homes, and build capacity for children with special needs, during the period from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. The requested services include universal training in social-emotional learning using the conscious discipline approach, research-based training for teachers and directors, mentorship, business operations support, mindfulness techniques, site-based teams, and family support initiatives. Proposals are due by October 29, 2023, and the award and contract execution is expected in December 2023. The RFP requires proposers to provide details on their methodology and fee structure for the requested services.

The contract will be funded 100% from federal funds, and the ELCHC has a preference for working with woman, minority, and/or service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The ELCHC reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and further reserves the right to select the proposal that best serves the interests of the ELCHC. The contract value or budget range is not specified in the RFP.