Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Planet bids #138394

This opportunity from the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) seeks a contractor to deliver a Theater Based Social Emotional Education Program for foster and unhoused youth: - Government Buyer: - Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), Controller's Office - Program Overview: - Contractor will provide comprehensive field trip experiences for approximately 100 students per trip from participating Promising Learners Project (PLP) schools - Target audience: Foster and unhoused youth in grades 4-8 - Program funded by the California Department of Education's Learning Communities for School Success Program - Products/Services Requested: - 48 field trips featuring theatrical performances, social-emotional learning activities, pre-show workshops, and opportunities for student participation in performances - Contractor must coordinate scheduling and transportation with school districts - Access to suitable venues for performances is required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All 48 field trips must be completed within the 3-year program period - Focus on reducing chronic absenteeism through engaging, educational experiences - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to qualified proposers able to deliver the described program

The California Department of Education's Learning Communities for School Success Program funds the Promising Learners Project, a 3-year initiative aimed at improving educational experiences for foster and unhoused youth in grades 4-8. The contractor will provide comprehensive field trip experiences for approximately 100 students per trip from participating schools, focusing on reducing chronic absenteeism through theatrical and social-emotional learning activities. The program includes pre-show workshops, student participation in performances, and coordination with school districts for transportation and scheduling. All 48 field trips are expected to be completed by December 2026.