Student Enrichment Services, Expanded Learning Services and Teacher Professional Development

Newark Board of Education is pre‑qualifying vendors to deliver K‑12 student enrichment and expanded‑learning programs (in‑school, after‑school, and summer) and associated teacher professional‑development. Providers must submit a comprehensive technical and cost proposal that includes curriculum samples, staffing plans (minimum 1:25 ratio), background‑check compliance, insurance, and extensive disclosures (political contributions, ownership, foreign‑entity certifications). The contract will be a three‑year term with an optional two‑year renewal; rates must be firm for the entire period and all‑inclusive of materials, travel, and overhead. Awards will be announced by May 29 2026 and service could begin the week of June 22 2026. • Deliver content‑specific enrichment (arts, STEM, robotics, CTE, SEL, etc.) for ~40,000 students across multiple schools. • Provide teacher PD to enable staff to implement enrichment curricula and maintain safety/quality standards. • Meet strict compliance requirements: CHRI/CARI background checks, 1:25 staff‑to‑student ratio, NJ Business Registration or 501(c)(3) status, liquid‑asset threshold, insurance, and numerous disclosure forms.