Principal Mentoring, Support for Learning Standards, and Networks

This OSPI sole‑source contract awards a $1.02 million, nine‑month professional‑development program to the Washington School Principals Education Foundation. The contractor will design and deliver a comprehensive principal‑mentoring system, learning‑standards webinars, MTSS/RTI support, leadership‑network facilitation, on‑demand digital courses, and a specialist‑cadre training program. All deliverables—including mentor databases, webinar recordings, articles, course content, and specialist recruitment reports—must be completed by June 30 2027. The work leverages the state‑approved Leadership Framework and existing statewide principal networks, requiring extensive data collection, reporting, and compliance with federal Title II funding requirements. • Mentor‑pairing and support services for novice and returning principals. • Webinars, “Bookends” articles, and digital courses aligned to new learning standards and MTSS/RTI. • Establishment of seven leadership networks, specialist cadre development, and statewide dissemination of best‑practice resources.