Sole Source Purchase for Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Professional Development

The High Plains Regional Education Cooperative #3 is seeking a sole source purchase for culturally and linguistically responsive professional development. The purpose of this contract is to cultivate and enhance the instructional practices of New Mexico teachers by implementing the culturally and linguistically responsive mindset, skill set, and knowledge acquired through CLR professional development. The contractor will provide professional services to support the development of a work-based learning framework, toolkit, and standards. The scope of work includes developing a work-based learning framework, creating a written toolkit, and establishing an online work-based learning portal. The contractor must have unique expertise and capabilities to provide the required professional services. • The contractor must develop a work-based learning framework that outlines how CTE in schools transitions and changes from elementary through high school. • The contractor must create a written toolkit to serve as a how-to guide for the creation of a work-based learning program. • The contractor must establish an online work-based learning portal on the agency website. • The contractor must develop comprehensive, equity-centered Work-Based Learning (WBL) standards for Pre-K through 12th grade. • The contractor must facilitate a minimum of 4 stakeholder input sessions, including educators, employers, students, tribal and rural communities, and families.