Expert Consultant Services for Professional Learning Proposal Reviews

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is seeking one or more qualified consultants to conduct comprehensive reviews of early‑childhood professional learning proposals. The work involves applying a revised rubric to new proposals, older proposals, and those with minor revisions, providing evidence‑based feedback, scoring each at an 80 % threshold, and delivering a synthesis report with statewide recommendations. The contract runs from early October through the end of December 2026, with specific deliverable dates in October, November, and December. Consultants must have early‑childhood education expertise, experience with adult‑learning professional development, and the capacity to manage multiple reviews within tight timelines. • Review 150‑plus new professional‑learning proposals (≈60‑90 min each) and submit rubric scores & feedback by Oct 19, 2026. • Assess ~275 older proposals (≈30 min each) and determine 80 % compliance by Nov 2, 2026. • Review revised older proposals and provide targeted feedback by Dec 11, 2026. • Produce a final synthesis of findings and statewide recommendations by Dec 18, 2026. • Participate in at least monthly MSDE meetings, maintain confidentiality, and submit monthly invoices (total contract ceiling $50,000). • Must field a staff of at least three qualified consultants and cannot be a current or potential Professional Learning Organization (PLO).