Professional Development Services

The Passaic Public School District is soliciting proposals under solicitation number CC 11-27 for professional development services for the 2026-2027 school year, ending June 30, 2027. The district seeks qualified providers to deliver training, coaching, and technical assistance to approximately 1,000 teachers, 300 paraprofessionals, and 100 leaders across 15 schools and a central office. Key focus areas include improving literacy and math performance, diversity, equity and inclusion, special education, and training on the Danielson 2022 Framework for Teaching. The contract includes options for renewal for either two one-year extensions or one two-year extension, subject to board approval and funding. Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format by October 22, 2026, at 9:00 am. Evaluation is based on a points system weighting technical criteria at 40 percent, management criteria at 40 percent, and cost at 20 percent. Pricing must be submitted on a per diem basis, inclusive of all travel and incidental expenses. Awarded vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including professional liability and sexual harassment coverage, and ensure all staff in regular contact with students pass criminal history background checks. Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, New Jersey Equal Employment Opportunity laws, and the New Jersey Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act is mandatory.