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B -- EVALUATION OF TITLE I ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEMS AND SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT EFFORTS SOL ED-00-R-0042 DUE 062700 POC Pamela J. Weaver, Contract Specialist, (202) 260-0183; Dorothy B. Moody, Contracting Officer, (202) 708-8236 Pending the availability of funds, the US Department of Education intends to solicit proposals to conduct a five-year study. The purpose of this study is to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the implementation of Title I accountability systems/policies at the district and school levels. This five year study shall consist of, collecting three years of data through surveys and site visits (interviews, observations, focus groups), on district implementation of state and Title I accountability provisions and on the school improvement process in a subset of schools identified as in need of improvement within the districts. The contractor shall create a framework outlining performance criteria for assessing the implementation and quality of accountability strategies and school improvement efforts. The evaluation will help track the implementation of Title I provisions on accountability, assistance, corrective interventions and incentive strategies. The evaluation will also help identify promising practices in turning around low-performing schools by tracking the school improvement process and progress in a set of schools identified as low performing under Title I. Request solicitation ED-00-R-0042. Anticipated issue date is May 23, 2000, and the closing date is June 27, 2000. Request for copies may be made by telephone, mail, telegram, or in person. All requests shall reference ED-00-R-0042 and the title of the RFP. Telephone requests may only be placed at 202/708-6498. Mail or telegram requests shall be sent to the above given address. The Solicitation will be posted on the web once it is issued. You can locate it at http://ocfo.ed.gov/Coninfo/currrfp.htm. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered.***** Posted 05/05/00 (W-SN451905). (0126)

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