Alternative Licensing Partnerships

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is inviting qualified partners to establish alternative licensure programs designed to rapidly prepare career changers and non-traditional candidates for teaching roles within the district, with a focused emphasis on filling high-need subject areas. The initiative aims to deliver accelerated, high-quality pathways that lead to full Tennessee teaching licensure while ensuring newly licensed educators are ready to succeed in MNPS classrooms. Proposals must demonstrate proven experience in alternative certification models, strong partnerships with educators and institutions, and the capacity to support candidates through mentoring, coursework, clinical practice, and ongoing professional development aligned with state standards. Responses are due by July 21, 2026, and the solicitation is issued under MNPS000066 with a NAICS code of 611430, reflecting its focus on educational support services. The contract will be managed by Allyson Resha, the designated buyer, and all work must be performed within Tennessee, specifically serving MNPS schools. Interested parties should submit their proposals through the provided online portal, ensuring alignment with the district’s goals of increasing educator diversity, addressing critical staffing shortages, and cultivating a pipeline of effective, licensure-ready teachers capable of making an immediate impact in underserved classrooms.