Staff Training and Family Engagement

The Orleans Parish School Board is seeking a contractor to provide staff training and family engagement services, with a specialty in English Learner, immigrant, and LEP populations. The contractor will facilitate workshops for LEP and immigrant families, provide direct services, and train school staff on the immigrant experience. The scope of work includes approximately 75% of total scope of work for facilitating workshops and providing direct services to LEP and immigrant families, and approximately 25% of total scope of work for providing training to school staff. The contract term will be for a period of one year with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods. Some key points to consider: • The contractor must be able to facilitate workshops for LEP and immigrant families, providing them with information about eligibility for services, technology literacy, and navigating resources. • The contractor must also provide training to school staff on the immigrant experience, including understanding stressors specific to immigrant and first-generation students. • The contractor will be required to specify a rate per service, inclusive of both direct and indirect costs. • The contract will be awarded to the most qualified proposer, with consideration given to factors such as experience, qualifications, and cost effectiveness.