DE Grow Your Own Program for High-Needs Schools Cohort 5

The Delaware Department of Education seeks a qualified vendor to design, implement, and manage the fifth cohort of its “Grow‑Your‑Own” (GYO) teacher‑preparation program for high‑needs K‑12 schools. The two‑year, fixed‑price contract will cover curriculum design, recruitment and retention strategies, data‑integration with state systems, accessibility compliance, ongoing technical support, reporting, and a one‑year warranty. The award will be based on a “most advantageous” evaluation that weighs technical capability, past performance, and cost. • Develop a tuition‑free, teacher‑preparation pathway (including curriculum, clinical experience, and certification) for eligible high‑needs schools. • Provide full data‑integration with DDOE’s Master Data Management, meeting WCAG 2.2 AA, IRS Pub 1075, FIPS‑140‑2, and related security standards. • Deliver milestone‑based services, quarterly diversity‑supplier reports, and final program outcomes, with a minimum one‑year warranty and optional 3‑month month‑to‑month extension.