ECE Competency Assessment and Mentor Training

The ECE Competency Assessment and Mentor Training subcontract, managed by DAS Procurement for the state of Connecticut, focuses on the development of assessment tools and the training of staff for prime contractors involved in Office of Early Childhood apprenticeship projects. The selected provider will create observation tools aligned with six Professional Standards and implement a three-tier rating scale for competency mastery. This work requires specialized expertise in NAEYC and OSEP standards to ensure all tools and training meet rigorous early childhood education benchmarks. Key deliverables for this engagement include the production of comprehensive assessment toolkits, detailed mentor training logs, and competency rating reports. The project emphasizes the capacity building of employer-mentors to provide effective, standardized feedback to apprentices. Interested parties should note the response deadline of December 4, 2026, and the classification of the work under NAICS code 611430.