Teacher Residencies Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Grant

The New Mexico Public Education Department is seeking a contractor to provide services for the Teacher Residencies Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Grant. The contractor will be responsible for providing overall grant management and leadership support, ensuring all goal-related activities are executed according to the project management plan, and maintaining regular communication with PED staff and contractors participating in the grant. The contractor will also be responsible for meeting all expectations for ongoing grant monitoring activities, including regular communication with the U.S. Department of Education Program Officer, and producing all required formal grant reports. Some key activities include: • Providing grant management and oversight • Developing and maintaining a communication and dissemination strategy • Managing logistics related to Community of Practice meetings • Overseeing the development and implementation of an integrated data system • Increasing funding for candidates coming from local funding streams • Improving cost efficiencies and access to financial aid at IHEs • Launching a teacher residency apprenticeship program • Solidifying legislative support for residency investments