Federal Register #84.336S

Teacher Quality Partnership Program Administration Services Solicitation

This opportunity seeks qualified organizations to administer the Teacher Quality Partnership Program (TQP) for the U.S. Department of Education, facilitated by the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service-based solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Administration and support services for the Teacher Quality Partnership Program - Focus on teacher preparation, professional development, and implementation of teacher residency programs - Emphasis on using Registered Apprenticeship as a pathway for new teachers - Services must support high-need local educational agencies, high-need schools, early childhood education programs, and institutions of higher education - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be partnerships including high-need educational agencies and higher education institutions, as defined by the Higher Education Act - Programs must meet state teacher certification and licensure requirements - Support for workforce readiness and evidence-based literacy initiatives - Maximum award is $2,000,000 per 12-month budget period, with potential for annual renewal - Place of Performance: - U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration - U.S. Department of Education

Description

The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor is soliciting applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Teacher Quality Partnership Program (TQP) on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education. The program aims to improve student achievement and the quality of prospective and new teachers by enhancing teacher preparation and professional development. Eligible partnerships must include a high-need local educational agency or school and a partner institution of higher education, among other entities. The program supports teacher preparation programs and residencies, with a maximum award of $2,000,000 per 12-month budget period. Complete proposals must be submitted electronically by June 23, 2026.

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