Please note: This is a Sole Source Notification. Specifications include, but are not limited to: Child Trends’ extensive knowledge and experience in supporting state and local education agencies position them as the ideal partner for the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) in supporting Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grantees with literacy improvement initiatives. Our commitment to developing sustainable literacy improvement frameworks is demonstrated by our innovative and practical tools and protocols, which guide improvement coaching to achieve desired literacy outcomes at both the state and local levels. Child Trends excels in creating and implementing frameworks that are not only evidence-based but also adaptable and scalable, ensuring they meet the diverse needs of various CLSD grantee school contexts. This combination of expertise and user-friendly resources has consistently supported school and system-level leaders in leading effective and sustainable improvement initiatives.