32026-00034 Distance Education Professional Development Center (DEPDC)

The Texas Workforce Commission is seeking applications from eligible entities to establish a statewide Distance Education Professional Development Center (DEPDC). The center will focus on delivering training, technical assistance, and capacity-building services related to Distance Learning (DL) and Remote Learning (RL) for Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) grantees and their students. The DEPDC’s responsibilities include providing professional development to AEL providers, supporting RL and DL initiatives undertaken by these grantees, and offering technical support to students and providers involved in remote or digital learning programs. Eligible applicants encompass a broad range of organizations such as local education agencies, community-based organizations, literacy groups, institutions of higher education, libraries, public housing agencies, and coalitions of these entities. Nonprofit applicants must demonstrate their registration with the Texas Secretary of State or provide equivalent documentation prior to grant approval. The contract, titled "32026-00034 Distance Education Professional Development Center (DEPDC)," was posted on September 18, 2025, with a response deadline of October 28, 2025. The project’s funding range is between $500,000 and $2,000,000, and it falls under the NAICS code 921130, which pertains to government administration. The initiative aims to enhance remote learning capacities within Texas’s adult education sector by supporting organizations capable of delivering targeted professional development and technical assistance to improve learner outcomes in digital and remote environments. Interested parties can find additional details and apply through the specified online portal.