Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Facilitated Professional Learning Series: Offer a series of short (1-4 hour) virtual, inperson, or hybrid professional learning sessions for PK-12 educators and leaders. This shall include targeted learning opportunities for SU/SD administration and leadership, early education educators, elementary educators, and adolescent educators. All educators and education leaders shall have access to the learning series and accompanying materials. 2. Literacy Learning Network: Establish and support a network of leaders and educators engaged in facilitated learning series. The bidder shall propose a statewide Professional Learning Community or other community of practice to encourage and elevate learning and sharing among peers across the state. 3. Job-Embedded Coaching: Provide intensive and personalized job-embedded coaching for elementary schools (K-3) in six to twelve Vermont SU/SD and/or schools over at least one year. The AOE will identify schools for participation based on highest need and an application process. Specific responsibilities and requirements include: a. Coaching in classrooms: Deliver in-depth and hands-on coaching following the I do, we do, you do model to support educators as they learn to apply evidencebased literacy practices. This involves modeling effective instruction, coteaching, and providing real-time feedback to enhance teaching effectiveness and engagement. b. Leadership Support: Provide targeted coaching for district and school leadership teams to establish and maintain systems and structures that support sustainable literacy improvements. This includes advising on strategic planning, resource allocation, and creating an environment conducive to ongoing professional growth...
