Sole Source Notification-Southern Regional Education Board

This sole‑source contract awards Gadsden Independent School District a nine‑month professional‑development effort focused on Career and Technical Education (CTE). Southern Regional Education Board will provide research‑based training, coaching, instructional rounds, leadership development, and continuous‑improvement consulting to strengthen CTE instruction, increase educator capacity, and improve student outcomes. • Integrated “Making Schools Work” framework delivering PD, coaching, and data‑driven improvement in a single coordinated system. • Services include classroom observations, feedback, co‑planning, PLC facilitation, instructional rounds, and district‑level technical assistance. • Contract value is $60,000 (pre‑tax) for a nine‑month term, indicating a modest‑size educational‑services award.