Description
The Florida Department of Education’s Division of Early Learning is seeking a single‑source provider—Children’s Forum, Inc.—to administer the Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (TEACH) scholarship program for early‑childhood caregivers and early‑learning coalition staff. The contract spans five fiscal years (July 1 2026 – June 30 2031) with a total estimated value of $60 million. The provider will manage scholarship applications, award funds for credential programs (CDA, associate/bachelor/master degrees, director credential), and support renewal scholarships, aiming to raise caregiver education levels, increase compensation, and lower turnover.
• Scope: Full administration of TEACH scholarship program (application processing, eligibility verification, fund disbursement, reporting).
• Target participants: Early‑childhood program caregivers, family day‑care providers, large family child‑care homes, and Early Learning Coalition staff.
• Duration: 60 months (5 years) with annual funding of $10 million (plus a $10 million amendment for FY 26/27).
• Required expertise: Experience in education‑related grant administration, credential‑track scholarship management, and compliance with Florida Statutes 120.57(3) & 287.057(3).
• Deliverables: Quarterly performance reports, annual financial reconciliation, compliance documentation, and program impact metrics.