Early Literacy Professional Development, Coaching and High-Dosage Tutoring Opportunities

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Early Literacy Professional Development, Coaching, and High-Dosage Tutoring opportunities, specifically targeting providers who can support educational improvement efforts in Marion County. The RFI seeks to develop a comprehensive list of qualified providers who can deliver professional development, coaching, and high-dosage tutoring services focused on early literacy enhancement. Providers must complete detailed Attachments A and/or B, which outline specific criteria for Professional Development/Coaching and High-Dosage Tutoring services. The evaluation will be conducted by an Evaluation Committee, with providers being notified of their approval status no later than January 15, 2025. Key submission deadlines include the response due date of October 1, 2024, and the subsequent release of the approved provider list to school districts. The RFI requires providers to submit comprehensive information demonstrating their capabilities in early literacy interventions, with a focus on professional development strategies and targeted tutoring approaches that can meaningfully improve student literacy outcomes.

The RFI is open to a specific set of organization types, including Universities, Institutions of Higher Education, Non-profit and Professional Organizations, and Educational Consultants. Notably, Education Service Districts (ESDs) and publishers of State Board of Education-adopted ELA curriculum providing Professional Development and/or Coaching directly aligned to their curriculum are exempt from completing the RFI. There are no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. The procurement does not represent a commitment to purchase services and serves primarily as a mechanism to create a pre-approved vendor list for school districts. While no specific award values or budget ranges are outlined, the RFI indicates that selected providers will be published in a list updated every two years, suggesting a potentially ongoing opportunity for qualified organizations. The process includes a unique aspect of having no appeals or protest mechanism, which streamlines the selection process for the Oregon Department of Education.