Sole Source - Goshen Consulting

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is seeking a vendor to conduct evaluation services to monitor and evaluate progress toward achievement of the goals and objectives of the School-Based Trauma-Informed Support Services (TISS) grant. The vendor will provide formative evaluation services, including data collection and performance management, to inform implementation and enable course corrections. The evaluation will focus on extant sources of data, including school report card and school climate data, as well as data collected during REACH implementation. The vendor will also administer a short survey annually to school REACH team leaders. • The grant aims to increase student access to evidence-based and culturally relevant trauma support services and mental health care. • The vendor will provide services with a value of $125,000. • The contract is expected to begin on December 1, 2025, or upon execution, and end on September 30, 2026. • The vendor will work with ISBE to develop a plan for data collection and evaluation. • The vendor will provide expertise in evaluation, strategic planning, and training.