FY26-OSSE-HW-Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in Schools

The District of Columbia’s Office of the State Superintendent of Education is forecasting a procurement to engage a vendor for providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy training to school-based behavioral health professionals. The goal is to equip these professionals with evidence-based tools to foster emotional regulation, resilience, and healthy relationship-building among students before crises arise, emphasizing proactive rather than reactive interventions. This initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen mental health support within the school system and ensure that staff are prepared to address students’ emotional and behavioral needs in real time. The contract will be administered under the FY26-OSSE-HW-Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Schools initiative, with no solicitation number currently assigned and no set-aside classification specified. The project is posted on the District’s procurement portal with an anticipated timeline beginning in 2026. While details regarding location, size, or funding are not yet available, the program is focused exclusively on delivering training within school settings across the District of Columbia. The success of this effort hinges on the vendor’s ability to deliver culturally responsive, practical DBT skills tailored to the educational environment and the unique needs of DC’s student population.