Description
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is seeking a contractor to conduct a federally required statewide evaluation of the Texas Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) 2025 State Grant. The evaluation will assess the effectiveness of the program in achieving its goals, including increasing academic performance and preparation for postsecondary education, increasing high school graduation and participation in postsecondary education, and increasing education expectations for participating students. The contractor will be responsible for collecting and analyzing data, conducting site visits, and producing reports on the program's implementation and outcomes. The contract term is for a total of seven state fiscal years, with a total potential contract amount of $1,500,000.
• The contractor will be responsible for managing a longitudinal mixed-methods design evaluation, using both extant data and new data collected for the evaluation.
• The contractor will report on formative, interim, and summative evidence using quantitative and qualitative data throughout the seven-year grant program.
• The contractor will examine the implementation of the TX GEAR UP 2025 SG program, including the extent to which grantees implement key components of the program.
• The contractor will analyze the impact of the program on key student short-term, mid-term, and long-term outcomes.
• The contractor will examine the sustainability efforts of the TX GEAR UP 2025 grantees and determine whether there is a longer-term impact on the program.