Continued Support of the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) by Designing and Facilitating Professional Learning to Strengthen System‑Wide Processes for High‑Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM)

This sole‑source professional‑services contract funds a 12‑month engagement to help the New Mexico Public Education Department implement high‑quality instructional materials (HQIM) across the state. Rivet Education will develop an implementation dashboard, co‑plan monitoring protocols, certify regional staff, deliver five in‑person summits and eight online sessions, and oversee an independent research evaluation comprising surveys, interviews, and student‑achievement analysis. The work includes data‑sharing with the research entity, creation of communication resources, and provision of qualified facilitators. The total contract value is $530,025, with at least 10 % reserved for the independent research component. • Develop and maintain an HQIM implementation dashboard and provide training support. • Design and execute a comprehensive professional‑learning program (5 summits + 8 virtual sessions) for districts and regional educators. • Manage an independent research component (≈ $53k) to evaluate implementation impact through surveys, interviews, case studies, and final reporting.