Additional Description 1
<ol style='list-style-type:upper-alpha'> <li><strong><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:#231f20'>Introduction:</span></span></span></strong></li></ol><p style='margin-left:24px; margin-right:24px; text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:#231f20'>The Office of Teacher Recruitment and Quality (TRQ) is responsible for the recruitment of high-quality teachers to meet the staffing needs of New York City Public Schools (NYCPS), as well as for developing initiatives to promote the equitable and quality distribution of teachers across all schools.</span></span></span></p><ol start='2' style='list-style-type:upper-alpha'> <li><strong><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:#231f20'>Background:</span></span></span></strong></li></ol><p style='margin-left:24px; margin-right:24px; text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:#231f20'>Ensuring equitable access to high-quality instruction is a key priority for NYCPS. NYCPS has worked to strengthen teacher pipelines to address staffing challenges in high-need subject areas and hardest-to-staff districts. Still, gaps remain as schools face persistent shortages, and class size mandates increase hiring needs. To close these gaps, NYCPS must expand recruitment efforts and grow the pool of qualified teacher candidates.</span></span></span></p><ol start='3' style='list-style-type:upper-alpha'> <li><strong><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:#231f20'>Objective:</span></span></span></strong></li></ol><p style='margin-left:24px; margin-right:24px; text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:#231f20'>The purpose of this RFI is to gather information on recruiting, training, placing, and supporting certified alternative certification shortage area teachers in New York Citys hard-to-staff schools and early childhood education centers. The responses should address the comprehensive continuum of services to ensure teacher effectiveness, retention, and alignment with NYCPSs equity and inclusion goals.</span></span></span></p><ol start='4' style='list-style-type:upper-alpha'> <li><strong><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:#231f20'>Scope of Information</span></span></span></strong></li></ol><p style='margin-left:24px; text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:#231f20'>The responses shall address the following:</span></span></span></p><ol> <li style='list-style-type:none'> <ol style='list-style-type:upper-roman'> <li><strong><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:#231f20'>Recruitment</span> <span style='color:#231f20'>and</span> <span style='color:#231f20'>Selection</span></span></span></strong> <ol style='list-style-type:lower-alpha'> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Identify and recruit diverse candidates with strong academic backgrounds, leadership potential, and commitment to educational equity.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Prioritize</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'> candidates from underrepresented backgrounds, including individuals of color, first-generation college graduates, and local New Yorkers.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Conduct rigorous selection processes to ensure high-quality candidate pools.</span></span></span></span></li> </ol> </li> <li><strong><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:#231f20'>Pre-Service Training</span></span></span></strong></li> </ol> </li></ol><ol> <li style='list-style-type:none'> <ol> <li style='list-style-type:none'> <ol style='list-style-type:lower-alpha'> <li style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Deliver a six-month pre-service training program including asynchronous onboarding, centralized virtual learning, supervised teaching practicum, and coaching.</span></span></span></span></li> <li style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Prepare candidates to teach in high-need subjects (e.g., special education, early childhood education, STEM).</span></span></span></span></li> <li style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Support candidates in developing culturally responsive pedagogy and inclusive classroom practices.</span></span></span></span></li> </ol> </li> </ol> </li></ol><ol> <li style='list-style-type:none'> <ol start='3' style='list-style-type:upper-roman'> <li><strong><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:#231f20'>Certification</span><span style='color:#231f20'> and Graduate Education</span></span></span></strong> <ol style='list-style-type:lower-alpha'> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Facilitate enrollment in accredited graduate programs leading to a masters degree in education and Transitional B certification.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Provide financial support and resources for certification exams and tuition offset.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Coordinate with graduate institutions to ensure tailored coursework and instructional coaching.</span></span></span></span></li> </ol> </li> <li><strong><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:#231f20'>Placement and Hiring</span></span></span></strong> <ol style='list-style-type:lower-alpha'> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Collaborate with NYCPS and early childhood centers to place candidates in hard-to-staff schools and priority neighborhoods.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Support </span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>candidates through the hiring process, including interview preparation and logistical assistance.</span></span></span></span></li> </ol> </li> </ol> </li></ol><ol> <li style='list-style-type:none'> <ol start='5' style='list-style-type:upper-roman'> <li><strong><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:#231f20'>Ongoing</span> <span style='color:#231f20'>Support</span> <span style='color:#231f20'>and</span> <span style='color:#231f20'>Development</span></span></span></strong> <ol style='list-style-type:lower-alpha'> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Provide two years of differentiated coaching, professional development, and leadership training.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Establish peer learning communities and affinity groups to promote resilience and retention.</span></span></span></span></li> </ol> </li> <li><strong><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:#231f20'>Alumni</span> <span style='color:#231f20'>Engagement</span></span></span></strong> <ol style='list-style-type:lower-alpha'> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Support alumni educators through leadership development, networking, and career advancement opportunities.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Partner with NYCPS to retain high-performing alumni in school-based roles and leadership pipelines.</span></span></span></span></li> </ol> </li> </ol> </li></ol><ol> <li style='list-style-type:none'> <ol start='7' style='list-style-type:upper-roman'> <li><strong><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:#231f20'>Deliverables</span></span></span></strong> <ol style='list-style-type:lower-alpha'> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Place certified shortage area teachers in designated high need schools at a scale required by the district.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Ensure all requirements are met for eligibility to begin teaching under a Transitional B certification.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Biannual reports detailing recruitment metrics, placement outcomes, and teacher performance.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Alumni</span></span> <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>engagement</span></span> <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>strategy</span></span> <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>and</span></span> <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>programming.</span></span></span></span></li> </ol> </li> <li><strong><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:#231f20'>Performance</span> <span style='color:#231f20'>Metrics</span></span></span></strong></li> </ol> </li></ol><ol> <li style='list-style-type:none'> <ol> <li style='list-style-type:none'> <ol style='list-style-type:lower-alpha'> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Percentage of teachers recruited in shortage areas</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Percentage of teachers placed in high need schools</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Percentage</span></span> <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>of</span></span> <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>teachers</span></span> <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>retained</span></span> <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>through</span></span> <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>two-year</span></span> <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>commitment.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Improvement</span></span> <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>in</span></span> <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>student</span></span> <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>achievement</span></span> <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>in</span></span> <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>partner</span></span> <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>schools.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Diversity benchmarks met in recruitment.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Satisfaction ratings from school administrators and teachers.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Number of alumni remained in NYCPS beyond initial commitment.</span></span></span></span></li> </ol> </li> </ol> </li></ol><p><strong><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:#231f20'> </span></span></span></strong><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:#231f20'>E.</span></span></span><strong><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:#231f20'> Submission Requirements:</span></span></span></strong></p><p style='margin-left:24px'><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:#231f20'>Response should address the following components:</span></span></span></p><ol> <li style='list-style-type:none'> <ol style='list-style-type:upper-roman'> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Vendor</span></span></strong><strong> </strong><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Profile</span></span></strong><strong> </strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>-</span></span> <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Provide</span></span> <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>a</span></span> <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>brief</span></span> <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>overview</span></span> <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>of</span></span> <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>your</span></span> <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>organization.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Program Plan </span></span></strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>- Clearly outline how your organization will deliver the required services and include a timeline for each.</span></span></span></span></li> </ol> </li></ol><ol> <li style='list-style-type:none'> <ol> <li style='list-style-type:none'> <ol style='list-style-type:lower-alpha'> <li style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Recruitment and Selection </span></span></strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>- Describe strategies for identifying and recruiting diverse candidates, prioritizing underrepresented groups, and conducting rigorous selection processes.</span></span></span></span></li> <li style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Pre-Service Training </span></span></strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>- Detail the six-month training program, including onboarding, virtual learning, practicum, coaching, and preparation for high-need subjects. Emphasize culturally responsive pedagogy.</span></span></span></span></li> <li style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Certification and Graduate Education </span></span></strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>- Explain how you will facilitate enrollment in graduate programs, provide financial support for certification, and coordinate tailored coursework with institutions.</span></span></span></span></li> <li style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Placement and Hiring </span></span></strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>- Outline collaboration with NYCPS schools for candidate placement, interview preparation, and logistical support.</span></span></span></span></li> <li style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Ongoing Support and Development </span></span></strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>- Describe two years of coaching, Professional Development, leadership training, peer learning communities, and wellness resources.</span></span></span></span></li> <li style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Alumni Engagement </span></span></strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>- Present strategies for leadership development, networking, and retention of alumni in NYCPS roles.</span></span></span></span></li> </ol> </li> </ol> </li></ol><ol> <li style='list-style-type:none'> <ol start='3' style='list-style-type:upper-roman'> <li><strong><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:#231f20'>Qualifications</span><span style='color:#231f20'>:</span></span></span></strong> <ol style='list-style-type:lower-alpha'> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Prior success in similar teacher pipeline programs.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Work in NYC public schools or large urban districts.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Documented improvements in teacher quality, retention, and student achievement.</span></span></span></span></li> </ol> </li> <li><strong><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:#231f20'>Organizational</span> <span style='color:#231f20'>Capacity</span></span></span></strong> <ol style='list-style-type:lower-alpha'> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Staffing and resources for recruitment, training, placement and support</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Resumes of key personnel</span></span></span></span></li> </ol> </li> </ol> </li></ol><ol> <li style='list-style-type:none'> <ol> <li style='list-style-type:none'> <ol start='3' style='list-style-type:lower-alpha'> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Infrastructure for reporting and compliance</span></span></span></span></li> </ol> </li> </ol> </li></ol><ol> <li style='list-style-type:none'> <ol start='5' style='list-style-type:upper-roman'> <li><strong><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:#231f20'>Performance</span> <span style='color:#231f20'>Metrics</span> <span style='color:#231f20'>&</span> <span style='color:#231f20'>Reporting</span></span></span></strong> <ol style='list-style-type:lower-alpha'> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Recruitment and placement in shortage areas</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Retention rates over two years</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Diversity</span></span> <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>benchmarks</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Student achievement improvements</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Satisfaction ratings</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Alumni retention beyond initial commitment.</span></span></span></span></li> </ol> </li> </ol> </li></ol><p> F. <strong><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:#231f20'>Submission</span> <span style='color:#231f20'>Instructions</span></span></span></strong></p><p style='margin-left:24px; margin-right:34px'><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:#231f20'>All responses must be submitted in PDF format using the online submission form: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8626566/rfi-i-1869-new-york-city-department-of-education-request-for-information-rfi-recruitment-training-and-support-of-alternative-certification-teachers-for-high-need-nyc-schools</span></span></span></p><ul> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Detailed proposal</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Relevant supporting documentation (e.g., case studies, compliance certifications, team bios)</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:#231f20'>Submission Due Date and Time: Friday, January 23, 2026, 4:00 PM EST</span></span></span></li></ul><p><span style='font-size:11pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'> </span></span></strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>G.</span></span><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'> Security<strong> </strong>Adherence</span></span></strong><strong> </strong><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>and</span></span></strong><strong> </strong><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>ERMA</span></span></strong><strong> </strong><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='color:#231f20'>Compliance</span></span></strong></span></span></p><p style='margin-left:24px; margin-right:24px; text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Calibri,sans-serif'><span style='color:#231f20'>Vendors must adhere to all applicable security standards and protocols to ensure the protection of sensitive data and the privacy of students an