FY26-OSSE-HW-School-Based Mental Health Practice Trainings (VCU)

The District of Columbia’s Office of the State Superintendent of Education is forecasting a procurement for FY26 to engage a vendor that will deliver specialized training programs focused on school-based mental health practices. These trainings are designed to equip educators and school staff with practical skills in areas such as trauma and resilience, trauma-informed lesson planning, fostering positive relationships with students, and effective de-escalation techniques tailored for children. The goal is to build capacity within schools to better support student well-being through evidence-based, actionable strategies that can be directly applied in educational settings. While the solicitation number and NAICS code are not yet available, the opportunity is posted under the agency name State Superintendent of Education and is associated with the District of Columbia. The contract is part of a broader effort to enhance mental health supports in schools, leveraging expert-led instruction to ensure consistency and quality across the district’s educational institutions. The forecast indicates an upcoming procurement cycle with no set aside type specified, and the place of performance is expected to align with school-based sites within the District of Columbia. Interested vendors should prepare to demonstrate expertise in delivering professional development in mental health practices within K-12 environments, with a focus on real-world applicability and sustainability.