Saturday LEAD (Learning, Enrichment, Achievement, Development)

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking a vendor to design and deliver a Saturday Academy that provides enrichment and academic support to rising 8th through 11th grade students attending targeted schools in St. Petersburg. The selected vendor will work collaboratively with the Pinellas County Schools Office of Strategic Partnerships to determine school sites and identify participating students. The goal is to interrupt academic slide and promote student growth through nontraditional, tech-enabled, and student-centered strategies. Parent engagement and regular communication on student progress are essential components of this initiative. The vendor will be responsible for delivering all aspects of the Saturday Learning, Enrichment, Achievement, Development program outlined in the scope of work. • The program must integrate technology-supported tools such as adaptive learning platforms and nontraditional instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs. • The vendor shall collaborate with school system partners to finalize site locations and identify participants. • Programming must include clear learning goals, consistent structures, and intentional strategies that encourage regular attendance. • The vendor shall provide consistent engagement with parents and guardians to support student success. • The vendor shall apply instructional models that promote student engagement, academic growth, and confidence. • The vendor shall collect and report student progress, participation, and demographic data to demonstrate program effectiveness.