Evaluation for Statewide Educational Planning: No Child Left Behind
It is the intent of the State educational agency to solicit proposals for a comprehensive evaluation of the 21st Century Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Program, authorized under Title IV, Part B, of the Elementary and Secondary Act (ESEA) as amended by the No Child Left Behind(NCLB) Act of 2001. The purpose of this evaluation is to better understand which strategies and approaches are most effective within different local contexts and the impact of these strategies on student performance outcomes. This evaluation will include an investigation of innovative strategies and approaches implemented by successful 21st CCLC programs and a statewide assessment of 21st CCLC programs, operations, student participation in the program, and student achievement outcomes The selected contractor will provide the agency with deliverables as specified in this RFP and as agreed to under any contract(s) resulting from this RFP. These deliverables are specified in Section 1.5. Eligible proposers are nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, private companies, and individuals with extensive experience conducting education program evaluations.
