FY26-OSSE-HW-Play and Sand Tray Therapy Training

The District of Columbia's Office of the State Superintendent of Education is forecasting a procurement to engage a certified provider in Play and Sandtray therapy to deliver specialized training and implementation coaching to school-based mental health professionals. The initiative aims to enhance the capacity of educators and mental health staff to effectively use evidence-based therapeutic techniques with students, focusing on emotional and behavioral support within educational settings. The vendor must possess demonstrated expertise in these therapeutic modalities and the ability to design and deliver practical, on-site or virtual coaching that aligns with district-wide mental health goals. This opportunity, titled FY26-OSSE-HW-Play and Sand Tray Therapy Training, was published on July 23, 2026, and is currently in the forecast stage, indicating it is a planned future contract. While specific details such as solicitation number, NAICS code, and funding amount are not yet available, the focus is clearly on building sustainable therapeutic skills among school staff rather than direct student services. The work will occur within the District of Columbia’s public school system, and interested vendors should prepare to demonstrate their qualifications in therapeutic training delivery, experience working in educational environments, and a clear implementation strategy tailored to the needs of school mental health teams.