Educator Equity Plan Support

The State of Oregon, acting by and through the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC), is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to find a vendor to support Oregon’s public educator preparation programs (EPPs) in the identification, development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based strategies, practices, and policies that support high quality preparation, recruitment, and retention of educator candidates. The selected vendor will facilitate and provide learning opportunities to Community of Practice (CoP) participants on evidence-based strategies, practices, and policies that mitigate institutional barriers and improve program quality, particularly for diverse candidates. Key tasks include: • Coordinating with each of the six EPPs to collect and review Educator Equity Plan materials and relevant data • Planning and facilitating Convening and Community of Practice meetings with the six EPP teams, the Teacher Standards and Practice Commission, EAC and HECC staff as needed • Providing support through consultation, written feedback, in-person workshop sessions The initial term of the Contract is anticipated to expire June 30, 2027, with the option to extend up to 4 years.