Quality Improvement and Workforce System Support

The Maryland State Department of Education is seeking a contractor to support the development and implementation of the Quality Improvement and Workforce Systems. The contractor will work closely with the Division of Early Childhood to design and implement a pilot program, integrate CLASS and LENA Grow into a coordinated coaching and mentoring system, and provide hands-on implementation support. The contractor will also be responsible for mapping current investments in CLASS, LENA, and HQIM to produce an integrated statewide quality strategy. • The contractor will design and help MSDE stand up the Maryland EXCELS redesign pilot. • The contractor will map current Preschool Development Grant (PDG) investments in CLASS, LENA, HQIM, and shared services. • The contractor will provide hands-on implementation support to ensure PDG investments are intentionally aligned and do not operate in silos. • The contractor will support MSDE teams and project leads with decision-making tools, planning materials, and advisory guidance.