Professional Learning for Specially Designed Instruction - Student Active Engagement

The State of Iowa, through its Department of Administrative Services, has issued a solicitation seeking one or more vendors to develop and implement a multi-year professional learning plan aimed at bolstering the skills of educators. The primary objective is to enhance educators' expertise in promoting active student engagement in academic instruction, with an emphasis on using evidence-based strategies rooted in universal design for learning. This initiative is designed to foster academic achievement for all students while proactively addressing and preventing behaviors that can interfere with learning. The contract opportunity is valued between $500,000 and $2,000,000 and falls under educational support services. Proposals are due by June 13, 2025, and vendors are expected to demonstrate a scalable approach capable of building long-term capacity within Iowa's educator workforce. The effort seeks to ensure that instructional practices across the state are inclusive and effective, helping to create classroom environments where all students can succeed. The point of contact for this opportunity is Katelyn Howells at the Department of Administrative Services.