Direct Technical Assistance Support Service

The government authority located in San Rafael, California is seeking individuals, local educational agencies, or organizations with expertise to advise and assist school districts, county superintendents of schools, and charter schools. The agency needs to secure these services to help local educational entities achieve the goals set forth in their local control and accountability plans. The selected provider will deliver coaching and support to help the agency identify and sustain the work required for systemic improvement in collaboration with other partner agencies. The scope of work requires collaboration with the agency and its partners to engage in internal continuous improvement processes. The agency is asking for the identification and use of school and district turnaround principles that build the capacity of system leaders to address the academic and social-emotional well-being of all students. The project covers providing support and guidance to improve instructional practices, cultivate coherent systems, and implement support aligned with quality improvement practices, the Coherence Framework, and the Direct Technical Assistance process. The agency also requires direct support and professional development for its staff to develop effective instructional programs for students-at-risk and students with disabilities. This includes supporting the agency in the development and evaluation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment, with a focus on differentiated instruction and the integration of students with disabilities. All performance of the work will take place offsite. Eligibility is limited to onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency has not provided a set budget and is looking for proposals to determine the cost. All optional questions regarding this opportunity must be submitted no later than June 27, 2026.