Oregon Department of Education

Buyer seeks a contractor to develop and implement a plan for elevating authentic engagement with students, families, and communities in Oregon schools. The project focuses on creating professional development resources and expanding the work of Engaged Community in support of the Aligning for Student Success Integrated Guidance programs. Buyer wants to strengthen Oregon educators' efforts to foster collaboration with families and deepen relationships between schools and their communities through evidence-based strategies. The contract will build upon existing Community Engagement Toolkit materials and provide learning tools for state personnel to support districts.

• 4/8/2025 - Questions/Requests for Clarification Due
• 4/10/2025 - Responses to Questions
• 4/22/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 5/15/2025 - Issuance of Notice of Award (approx.)

• Demonstrate context expertise in community engagement related to educational systems
• Show experience working with educational communities to improve student/family/community engagement
• Ability to obtain required insurance coverage

• Develop a strategic plan for authentic engagement implementation
• Create professional development resources for districts
• Build capacity for community engagement among educators
• Design learning tools for state personnel to support districts
• Develop equity-based approach supporting diverse student populations
• Create locally adaptable engagement resources
• Implement professional learning for educational leaders
• Design resources to engage all focal student groups
• Provide guidance for tailoring materials to local contexts
• Develop sustainability plan for ongoing professional learning