Description
The State of Iowa seeks proposals from qualified, independent third-party providers to serve as a programmatic manager for equitable services under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The selected provider will support Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in planning, coordinating, implementing, documenting, and overseeing equitable services for eligible private school participants. Key responsibilities include consultation and participation process, fiscal management and invoicing, data collection and program evaluation support, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• The provider must have demonstrated experience in administering ESEA equitable services.
• The provider must have knowledge of federal fiscal compliance and procurement requirements.
• The provider must have the capacity to serve multiple LEAs simultaneously.
• The provider must be able to designate points of contact for each participating LEA.
• The provider must be able to design and deliver services that are secular, neutral, and non-ideological.