ODE CCPL Coaching Opportunity - Ashland School District

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is conducting a Customized Coaching and Professional Learning (CCPL) procurement for the Ashland School District, targeting professional learning services focused on equitable mindsets, systems, and practices. The opportunity is located in Jackson County, specifically serving the Ashland School District, with a procurement deadline of October 22, 2025, at 5:00 pm through the OregonBuys procurement system. The district seeks coaching services to address challenges arising from recent budget reductions, including supporting teachers through curriculum transitions, implementing new language arts curriculum, and enhancing secondary student engagement using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles. Key objectives include supporting teachers in differentiating instruction, implementing the Science of Reading, and developing strategies for multiage classrooms. The procurement requires pre-approved CCPL vendors to complete a detailed assessment form demonstrating organizational capacity, availability, experience, travel willingness, and alignment with district needs. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on vendors' ability to deliver targeted professional development that supports longitudinal performance growth targets in early literacy, 9th-grade tracking, and regular attendance.

The solicitation appears open to pre-approved CCPL vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Potential vendors mentioned include WestEd and Community Design Partners, with the district expressing a preference for mostly in-person coaching beginning as soon as possible. The procurement has a not-to-exceed budget of $40,000, which will fund comprehensive professional learning services targeting teacher support and educational equity. The procurement is structured as a competitive quote process within the OregonBuys system, with the specific procurement ID S-58100-00015112. Vendors will need to demonstrate expertise in working with similar demographic settings and provide a detailed explanation of how their proposed services align with the district's specific interests and goals. The coaching initiative aims to support continuous improvement cycles using equity-focused tools and strategies, with an emphasis on addressing the challenges created by staff reductions and increased class sizes.