Recruitment, Training, and Support of Alternative Certification Teachers for High-Need NYC Schools

The New York City Department of Education is seeking information from vendors across the nation to support the recruitment, training, placement, and ongoing support of certified teachers in high-need schools and early childhood centers. The initiative aims to address staffing shortages by providing a comprehensive continuum of services that promote teacher effectiveness, retention, and alignment with the department’s goals of equity and inclusion. Interested vendors, particularly those registered as MWBE or willing to partner with MWBE firms, are encouraged to respond to this RFI, which may lead to a subsequent RFP for the outlined services. Responses to this solicitation are due by November 3, 2025, with questions directed to a designated contact email. The contract, with an estimated value between five and fifteen million dollars, is focused on the NAICS code 611710, which pertains to educational support services. The NYC Department of Education emphasizes the importance of partnering with qualified staffing and training agencies to meet the critical needs of its schools, especially in areas where staffing shortages are most acute. Further details and updates can be accessed through the provided online link.