Alternative Licensing Partnerships

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools seeks a partner to deliver alternative teacher‑licensure pathways that culminate in Tennessee initial teaching licenses, especially in high‑need subjects. The program must include coursework, job‑embedded coaching, recruitment of both external candidates and MNPS employees, and robust data reporting. Vendors must meet diversity recruitment targets, achieve licensure and retention metrics, and comply with extensive contractual, insurance, and legal requirements. • Provide curriculum and instruction aligned with MNPS expectations, leading to Praxis and licensure certification. • Deliver job‑embedded coaching, mentoring, and performance monitoring for candidates. • Recruit diverse candidates (≥ 60 % meeting MNPS diversity goals) and prioritize internal MNPS staff seeking licensure. • Report regularly on candidate progress, placement outcomes, and three‑year retention (≥ 85 %). • Submit a sealed electronic proposal via iSupplier by 14 July 2026, including cost breakdown (30 pts) and approach/experience narrative (70 pts).