Sheltered Instruction Model (SIOP) Professional Development Services for ESL Teachers

Jersey City Public Schools is soliciting proposals under solicitation number PD26-27-RFQ3-003 for specialized professional development services centered on the research-validated CAL Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) framework. The program aims to support up to 105 PreK-12 educators across three subject-area cohorts—Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies—with a maximum of 35 participants per cohort. The selected vendor must provide three dedicated content experts to deliver two full days of in-person instruction per cohort, scheduled for February 20, 2027, and March 6, 2027. The training must cover the eight SIOP components, including lesson preparation, language objectives, and assessment, with a focus on subject-specific language demands rather than generic strategies. Key deliverables include customized curriculum materials, participant workbooks, digital learning assets, and certificates or digital badges of completion. The contract requires an all-inclusive fee covering facilitator labor, customization, materials, and all travel expenses. Interested respondents must submit a complete narrative detailing their qualifications, experience, and methodology, along with an itemized pricing sheet by the deadline of October 26, 2026. The project is managed by Assistant Superintendent Magda Savino at the Jersey City Public Schools office in New Jersey.