Social Skills for Students and Behavioral Support Professional Development

The Lakewood Board of Education seeks a professional‑development and consulting vendor to deliver comprehensive SEL (Social‑Emotional Learning) training and behavioral‑support services for Tier 2 and Tier 3 students at its middle and high schools. The contractor will provide staff trainings, ongoing consultation, SEL lesson implementation, family engagement support, and required compliance reporting over a three‑year term, with the potential for up‑to‑two one‑year extensions. The contract is fully funded by a federal IDEA grant, capped at $250,000, and requires extensive documentation, insurance, and adherence to federal and New Jersey statutes. • Deliver SEL‑focused training for teachers, administrators, and support staff. • Provide year‑round consultation to the Intervention & Referral Services team, CST, and counselors. • Implement SEL curricula (e.g., lunch‑time lessons) and support parent‑training initiatives. • Maintain required reporting, background‑check compliance, and insurance coverage. • Meet a minimum technical‑management‑cost scoring threshold (75/100) to be considered.