Undergraduate Clinically Rich Teacher Preparation Pilot Program

RFP Number: GT-05

A Request for Proposals for
Undergraduate Clinically Rich Teacher Preparation Pilot Programs

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PURPOSE

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to encourage and support innovative, clinically rich undergraduate upper division teacher preparation pilot program partnerships that will prepare candidates to become effective educators in high-need public schools with high concentrations of under-served and/or under-prepared students, such as those living in poverty, those with special needs, or those who are learning English as a second language. 

Institution of Higher Education (IHE) in partnership with at least one eligible Local Education Agency (LEA). Eligible applicants are only those IHEs within New York State with a currently registered, active and accredited program(s) in the Targeted Certification Title(s) for which the proposal is submitted.

• SWD 7-12 Generalist, with or without SWD subject area extensions and with or without bilingual extensions;
• Math 7-12 or Science 7-12 Education (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Earth Science) with or without bilingual extensions;
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

(Note: Dual certificate programs are not eligible.)

The eligibility requirements are solely for purposes of this RFP.

Applicants are responsible for making sure the application package is complete based on the included Application Checklist. A complete proposal application consists of one package that includes one (1) original plus five (5) copies of each of the following:

• Proposal Cover Page (Attachment A)
• Table of Contents
• Program Narrative –maximum 25 pages
• Budget Narrative
• FS-10: Proposed Budget for a Federal or State Project for the first period of November 1, 2012–August 31, 2013 and an FS-10 for project period September 1, 2013–August 31, 2014.
• Partnership MOU(s) (Attachment B)
• Attachment C, Mandatory Requirement Certification
• Attachment D, Residency School Data
• Attachment E, Statement of Assurances
• Attachment F, Yearly Budget Summary
• Application for Program Registration

These documents must be submitted as detailed below and received at NYSED no later than 3:00 p.m., June 29, 2012:

One (1) original and five (5) copies of the proposal package labeled UGCRTPPP Program Proposal - RFP #GT-05.  The original must be clearly identified with the original signature of the CEO or designee; of the Partner LEA superintendent(s) or designee(s); and CEO or designee of other partner(s).  

One (1) CD containing:

• a copy of the UGCRTPPP Program Narrative in Microsoft Word (.doc) format or portable document format (.pdf); and
• all other proposal documents, MOUs, attachments, forms, and the Program Registration Application.

Proposals must be mailed or delivered to:

NYS Education Department
Bureau of Fiscal Management
Attn: Lynn Caruso, RFP#GT-05
Contract Administration Unit
89 Washington Avenue, Room 505W EB
Albany, NY 12234

(Facsimile or emailed copies of the proposals are NOT acceptable)

Applicants will be evaluated using the criteria set forth in this Undergraduate Clinically Rich Teacher Preparation Pilot Program RFP. Proposals will be listed in rank order of average score received and funds will be awarded to the top proposals by region until all funds are allocated.
Applications have a total value of 100 points: 80 points for the Programmatic Narrative section, 20 points for the Budget Narrative section. Proposals must receive at least 75 percent of total points available (75 points) in order to be eligible for an award.
Two technical reviewers will review each application. In the event there is a difference of 15 points or more between the scores assigned to the proposal by the two reviewers, a third reviewer will evaluate the proposal. The two scores mathematically closest to each other will be averaged for the score unless the difference between the third review score and the first two are equidistant; in which case the third reviewer’s score will be solely used as the score.
Applications must receive a final average score of 75 or above to be eligible to receive an award.