ODE ISP Coaching Opportunity -Greater Albany School District

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is soliciting proposals for an ISP Coaching Opportunity specifically targeting the Greater Albany School District, with a primary focus on equity-related services. The procurement is designed to engage pre-approved ISP vendors to provide comprehensive coaching and professional learning services centered on culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy. The district seeks a vendor to help implement inclusive classroom practices and develop bias response protocols, with specific objectives including building staff capacity to execute equitable educational strategies. The solicitation covers jurisdictions in Lake County and Albany City, with a not-to-exceed contract value of $100,000. The proposal response is due by August 8, 2024, at 9:00 AM PST, with an anticipated start date in Fall/September 2024. Key deliverables include developing a cohesive approach to equity practices, addressing potential resistance to change, and creating frameworks for critical conversations about race within the predominantly white teaching and leadership staff. Vendors will be evaluated on their capacity, availability, experience, willingness to travel, and alignment with the district's original coaching request.

The opportunity appears open to pre-approved ISP vendors, with no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. While specific vendor preferences include organizations like WestEd and TNTP, the solicitation does not limit competition to these entities. The coaching will utilize a hybrid model of in-person and virtual engagement, suggesting flexibility in service delivery. The district anticipates potential challenges in implementation, particularly around staff discomfort with race-related discussions, which will likely factor into vendor selection. The total budget for this opportunity is capped at $100,000, with the expectation that selected vendors will provide comprehensive equity-focused coaching services by the end of the service period. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that might require integration, indicating this may be a new or refreshed approach to equity coaching for the Greater Albany School District.