Description
The City of Homestead is seeking a qualified partner to implement a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Education Program for K-8 students who are low-income residents of the City of Homestead. The program will be funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and will provide STEM educational experiences outside of regular school hours. The successful vendor will be responsible for ensuring that participants are City of Homestead residents and meet the low-income requirements. The vendor will also be required to provide a STEM education program, proof of participant residency and low-income status, and reimbursement for expenses according to an approved budget and schedule. Some key aspects of the program include:
* Providing a STEM education program for K-8 students
* Ensuring participants are City of Homestead residents and meet low-income requirements
* Providing proof of participant residency and low-income status
* Reimbursement for expenses according to an approved budget and schedule
* Maintaining a student-teacher ratio of 25:2
* Ensuring instructors hold a Professional Educator’s Certificate or DCF certification
* Providing a safe and secure learning environment
* Promoting the program through city events and other means
* Submitting bi-weekly progress reports and a final report
* Ensuring compliance with City and Federal guidelines, including 2 CFR Part 200 and 24 CFR Part 570.
Attached files
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