RFP - Evaluation of Partnership District Model

The State of Michigan's Department of Education is seeking a contractor to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the Partnership District Model. The evaluation should examine district needs, fidelity of implementation, and the impact on academic achievement, graduation, attendance, and district-level practices. The contractor will be required to provide an Inception Report, an Interim Implementation Report, a Final Evaluation Report, and other deliverables. The contract is anticipated to begin on July 1, 2026. Key aspects of the job include: • Conducting a comprehensive, mixed-methods evaluation of the Partnership District Model • Examining district needs, fidelity of implementation, and the impact on academic achievement, graduation, attendance, and district-level practices • Providing an Inception Report, an Interim Implementation Report, a Final Evaluation Report, and other deliverables • Working with the State's Program Manager to carry out the project • Attending meetings, including a kickoff meeting and monthly meetings • Submitting monthly progress reports and other required reports