Specifications include, but are not limited to: 2.1.1. The selected Vendor must provide a broad range of home visiting and family support professional development support services to LIA and the Department’s MIECHV Program staff, including, but not limited to: 2.1.1.1. Conducting needs assessments to determine specific professional development needs. 2.1.1.2. Developing and implementing a variety of prevention-focused training programs. Providing logistical support and planning for conferences and meetings. 2.1.1.3. Providing technical assistance ensuring subject matter experts are available to the Department. 2.1.1.4. Developing educational materials. 2.1.1.5. Developing and implementing evaluation plans. 2.1.1.6. Providing scholarships for home visiting staff to attend advanced trainings. 2.1.1.7. Ensuring the efficient use of resources. 2.1.2. The selected Vendor must provide services to increase the capacity of LIA staff to provide high-quality home visiting services by: 2.1.2.1. Developing and implementing a variety of training programs; 2.1.2.2. Developing evaluation plans; 2.1.2.3. Facilitating conference planning and providing logistical support services for these conferences; and 2.1.2.4. Providing technical assistance to the Department and its Contractors, as determined by the Department.
