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External Evaluation Services for Maryland IDEA Part C SSIP

This opportunity seeks an external evaluator to support the Maryland State Department of Education's IDEA Part C State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP): - Government Buyer: - Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) - Scope of Work: - Professional evaluation services focused on early childhood programs for children with developmental delays and disabilities - Design and conduct surveys and studies to assess program outcomes - Evaluate the effectiveness of the SSIP team and recommend programmatic improvements - Enhance the capacity of Local Infants and Toddlers Programs (LITPs) and Public Agencies (PAs) to use high-quality data for practice improvement - Products/Services Requested: - External evaluation services (no physical products or OEM equipment requested) - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on data-driven evaluation and actionable recommendations - Small Business Reserve designation (opportunity limited to small businesses) - No OEMs or specific vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

This solicitation seeks an external evaluator for the Maryland State Department of Education's IDEA Part C State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP). The evaluator will focus on survey and study design related to early childhood data and outcomes for children with developmental delays and disabilities. Responsibilities include assessing the effectiveness of the SSIP team, recommending programmatic adjustments, and enhancing the capacity of Local Infants and Toddlers Programs and Public Agencies to improve practices based on high-quality data. The opportunity is designated as a Small Business Reserve and is open until April 17, 2026.

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