Performance Framework Development for Community Schools

The Department of Education and Workforce in Ohio is seeking an experienced Offeror to develop a comprehensive evaluation framework for community school sponsors. The primary goal is to establish clear metrics and standards that assess sponsor practices, including meaningful differentiation of performance levels among sponsors, academic and operational performance indicators, and the appropriate frequency for evaluations. The framework will also include recommendations for consequences when sponsors consistently underperform, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement within community schools. This initiative aims to enhance the effectiveness of sponsorship practices by providing a structured, data-driven approach to measuring and improving sponsor performance. The solicitation, titled "Performance Framework Development for Community Schools," has a response deadline of September 5, 2024, and a contract value estimated between $500,000 and $1,500,000. The project emphasizes stakeholder engagement, including input from DEW staff, community school sponsors, and community schools themselves, to ensure the evaluation framework is comprehensive and practical. The contract is managed under Ohio’s legal and procurement standards, with specific acknowledgment and legal compliance requirements outlined in associated offeror acknowledgment documents. These documents specify prohibitions on certain contractual provisions, confidentiality obligations, and restrictions on data handling, notably prohibiting data location in Russia. The overall effort aims to create a robust, fair, and actionable system for evaluating community school sponsors, ultimately supporting the state's goal of improving educational outcomes through effective oversight and accountability.