018-PUR-2026 Social Emotional Learning/Character Development Program for Students K-12

The Dougherty County School System is seeking a comprehensive, multi-tiered program to support social-emotional learning and character development for students in grades Pre-K through 8. The program should include both structured, grade-level lessons for Tier 1 universal instruction and flexible resources that can be adapted for Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports. The selected vendor will provide the curriculum along with implementation supports, including training, coaching, and resources. Key aspects of the program include: • Alignment with a recognized framework such as CASEL • Comprehensive, evidence-based SEL/Character Development curriculum • Implementation supports, including training, coaching, and resources • Capacity-building model to train school-based staff • Family and community engagement • Data privacy compliance with FERPA The initial implementation will focus on grades K-8, with approximately 6,000 students, and may consider expansion to grades 9-12 in future phases.