Indiana Department of Administration #007000000087473

Indiana Special Education Teacher Licensing Program Management and Technology Services

The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), through the Indiana Department of Administration (IDOA), is seeking a vendor to manage the I-SEAL 2027 Indiana Special Education Alternative License program, supporting special education teacher certification statewide. - Government Buyer: - Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) - Indiana Department of Administration (IDOA) Procurement Division - Program Scope: - Manage a licensing assistance program for up to 400 educators annually to obtain Exceptional Needs: Mild Intervention certification - Coordinate with 42 approved educator preparation providers (EPPs) - Oversee funding for up to 18 credit hours of coursework and textbooks per participant - Develop and maintain an applicant portal and program website for tracking and information - Provide support workshops and reimburse exam costs for successful candidates - Services Required: - Program management, including staffing, progress tracking, and weekly status updates - Communication and engagement with EPPs, marketing support, and participant status reporting - Fiscal management, including tuition payments, monthly invoicing, and reporting - Project meetings and ongoing coordination with IDOE - Notable Requirements: - Address use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the solution, including current and future plans - Meet supplier diversity goals: 8% Minority, 11% Women, 3% Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business participation - Ensure all subcontractors are certified by the State of Indiana - Comply with state security and accessibility standards - No specific OEMs or technology vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) is seeking a vendor to manage the Educator Preparation Programs (EPP) developed for special education teachers. The vendor will be responsible for ensuring tuition scholarships are paid directly to the Higher Education programs. Additionally, the vendor will meet monthly with the Department of Education/Office of Special Education (DOE/OSE) to provide updates and data on the number of enrollees, higher education programs, and contract balances. This solicitation involves ongoing management and reporting related to special education teacher preparation and scholarship payments.

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