Introduction:
ExpandEDSchools is dedicated to ensuring that all young people have access to enriching learning opportunities that affirm their identities, teach them valuable skills, and spark new possibilities in their lives. Through program development, capacity-building, research, and advocacy, we strive to create a thriving publicly-funded school-community partnership system that benefits all New York City youth.
We invite qualified consultants to submit proposals for the NYC Educator Pathways Alignment – Students with Disabilities Professional Development and Resource Development. This collaborative effort aims to ensure equitable access and integration of Education Pathways programming across different educational levels in collaboration with key partners, including ExpandED Schools, New York City Public Schools (NYCPS), The Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), and The City University of New York (CUNY). The project’s core objectives aim to better prepare aspiring educators to support Students with Disabilities.
Scope of Work:
Professional Development and Resource Development (March 2024 – April 2024):
- Curate a turn-key professional development series consisting of 3 to 6 sessions for educators to support Students with Disabilities. These sessions are intended to be disseminated publicly as a resource to support educators (with prior knowledge and experience working with SWD population) to lead professional learning for their school and afterschool communities. The materials should include facilitators guides, links, real-world examples, and videos to support the facilitator’s understanding of the material. For example, the session topics can include the following.
- What is a 504 Plan and Individualized Education Program (IEP)?
- Specially Designed Instruction for K-2
- Specially Designed Instruction for 3-5
- Family and Community Engagement
- Introduction to Transition Planning
- Collaborate closely with ExpandED Schools staff by sharing drafts for review and feedback incorporation in a timely manner.
- Engage in regular check-ins with ExpandED Schools to ensure alignment and progress.
Train the Trainer Sessions (May 2024 – June 2024):
- Lead train the trainer sessions on the profession development series to ExpandED staff. These training should include a deep-dive into the session content along with sharing resources and tips on how to best facilitate the session to a wide audience.
- Collaborate closely with ExpandED Schools staff by sharing drafts for review and feedback incorporation in a timely manner.
- Engage in regular check-ins with ExpandED Schools as required to ensure alignment and progress.
Deliverables:
- Curate a professional development series consisting of 3 to 6 sessions for aspiring educators to support Students with Disabilities.
- Lead 1-3 train the trainer sessions on the professional development series to ExpandED staff
Proposal Submission Requirements:
- Consultant’s understanding of the project scope and objectives.
- Detailed methodology and approach.
- Proposed timeline and key milestones.
- Consultant qualifications and relevant experience.
- Budget estimate.
Evaluation Criteria:
- Relevance and clarity of proposed methodology.
- Demonstrated experience in similar collaborative projects.
- Qualifications and expertise of the consultant team.
- Feasibility of the proposed timeline.
- Budget competitiveness.
Proposal Budget: Proposal budgets should not exceed $15,000.
Proposal Submission Deadline: Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis through March 15, 2024.
Contact Information: For inquiries and proposal submissions, please contact Monia Salam, Director of Work-Based Learning at [email protected].
