Alaska Online Public Notices #2027-0500-0016

Alaska Principal Apprenticeship Mentor Training and Support Services

The State of Alaska's Department of Education and Early Development, Division of Innovation and Education Excellence, is seeking a contractor to support its Principal Registered Apprenticeship program. - Government Buyer: - Department of Education and Early Development, Division of Innovation and Education Excellence - Scope of Work: - Provide 15 hours of high-quality, evidence-based mentorship training for up to 8 district Principal Mentors, including ongoing coaching and consultation throughout the year - Deliver at least 4 hours of training for school leaders focused on teacher retention strategies, including Alaska-specific turnover data, recruitment and retention playbooks, and school climate improvement - Offer direct mentor services for up to four principal apprentices in districts lacking qualified mentors, including formal observations, weekly check-ins, and coordination with district contacts - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have at least five years of experience as a principal or school leader and five years in principal training or mentorship - Services must align with apprenticeship requirements and support the pathway to principal certification - Estimated Contract Value: - $200,000 to $300,000 for the initial term, with four one-year renewal options - Place of Performance: - Services to be delivered statewide in Alaska, with primary delivery locations in Anchorage or Juneau - No specific OEMs or named vendors; opportunity is open to qualified professional service providers

Description

The Department of Education and Early Development, Division of Innovation and Education Excellence is seeking a Principal Mentor contractor to provide 15 hours of high-quality mentorship training for district mentors, including direct coaching support throughout the year. The contractor will also deliver at least 4 hours of training on teacher retention strategies for school leaders and provide direct mentor services for up to four principal apprentices as needed. This effort supports the launch of a Principal Registered Apprenticeship program in partnership with Alaska School Districts and the University of Alaska campuses to ensure high-quality mentor support and administrative mentor training.

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