Des Moines Public Schools Procureware #ROI1237

Special Education Professional Learning and Coaching Services for Des Moines Schools

Des Moines Independent Community School District is seeking proposals for comprehensive special education professional learning and coaching services. - Government Buyer: - Des Moines Independent Community School District (DMPS), Des Moines, Iowa - OEMs and Vendors: - Heartland AEA (current provider and potential OEM) - Open to other qualified vendors - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive special education professional learning and coaching services - Foundational professional learning - Role-specific/job-alike professional learning - Embedded coaching - Systems-level coaching and improvement - Target audiences include: - Special education teachers (early childhood through secondary) - Support and related services personnel (school psychologists, social workers, speech-language pathologists, occupational/physical therapists, audiologists, other licensed providers) - Special education consultants and instructional coaches - District/building-level leaders responsible for special education - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors may propose all or a subset of service components, but must ensure alignment and coherence - Services must align with federal and state requirements and use evidence-based practices - Vendors must provide qualified trainers and coaches - Ability to scale services based on district needs - Deliverables include annual or multi-year professional learning plans, training materials, coaching schedules, and periodic progress reports - No specific product part numbers or purchase quantities are listed, as this is a service-based solicitation - Contract term is one year, with up to four one-year renewal options

Description

The Des Moines Independent Community School District is seeking proposals for comprehensive special education professional learning and coaching services. The contract may include foundational professional learning, role-specific/job-alike professional learning, embedded coaching, and systems-level coaching and improvement. Vendors can propose services across all components or a subset, ensuring alignment and coherence. The goal is to strengthen instructional practice, ensure compliance with federal and state requirements, and improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

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