Evaluations of Investment to Recruit and Retain Educators in California

The Kern County Superintendent of Schools, in partnership with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, seeks a qualified firm to design and execute a comprehensive, three‑year evaluation of two major educator‑recruitment programs: the Student Teacher Stipend Program (STSP) and the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification Grants Program (NBPTSCGP). The contractor will develop an evaluation plan, collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data, produce quarterly progress reports, and deliver a final legislative report by July 1 2029. The effort is funded up to $800 k and requires a California‑based office, extensive experience in large‑scale education evaluations, and the ability to manage longitudinal data securely. • Develop and implement a detailed evaluation framework, data‑collection strategy, and analysis methodology for both programs. • Conduct surveys, interviews, and focus groups with participants, and coordinate with state education databases while ensuring privacy compliance. • Provide quarterly status reports and a final comprehensive evaluation report, including actionable policy recommendations, visual dashboards, and compliance with Education Code 44400.03(c).