This contract solicits a qualified consultant to deliver professional development training for the Early Learning Coalition’s Professional Development Institute. The consultant will design, facilitate, and manage a suite of early‑childhood training courses—including The Growing Brain, CLASS® Group Coaching, and HighScope Curriculum—while maintaining required certifications and providing supplemental training as requested. The award is limited to a total fee not to exceed $30,000 and covers a twelve‑month initial term, with the possibility of extending the agreement up to three years based on performance and available funding. The work will be coordinated with coalition staff, delivered primarily via online platforms (Microsoft Teams, ElevatEd LMS), and will require documentation of attendance, survey results, and compliance with data‑security and public‑records obligations.
• Core courses: The Growing Brain, CLASS® Group Coaching (MMCI), HighScope Curriculum.
• Required certifications: Teachstone (CLASS®) and The Growing Brain.
• Maximum contract value: $30,000; initial term 12 months, extendable to 3 years.
• Delivery method: Online/virtual training with attendance tracking, surveys, and post‑training reporting.