FY26 0424 Middle School Exploration Policy and MyCAP

This contract pertains to a competitive grant offered by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education aimed at supporting schools and districts that have recently implemented a Middle School Pathway Exploration Policy. The primary goal of the grant is to enable these educational institutions to more thoroughly integrate the activities associated with this policy into the school's My Career and Academic Plan (MyCAP). The solicitation, titled "FY26 0424 Middle School Exploration Policy and MyCAP," was posted on January 28, 2026, with responses due by February 13, 2026. The grant falls under the NAICS code 611710, which relates to educational services, reflecting its focus on enhancing career and academic planning at the middle school level. The contract’s place of performance is Malden, Massachusetts, and it is directed at State and Local Educational Agencies (SLED). The grant seeks to promote deeper engagement with the Middle School Pathway Exploration Policy within the MyCAP framework, encouraging schools to systematically incorporate career exploration and academic planning activities that support student decision-making and future readiness. The point of contact for this solicitation is the Admin and Finance Unit, reachable via phone or email at the provided contact details. While one referenced document appears to contain non-text embedded data, the key contract details emphasize the goal of aligning middle school career exploration efforts with structured academic planning to better prepare students for their educational and career pathways.