A Florida not-for-profit corporation established pursuant to the School Readiness Act Section 411.01, Florida Statutes.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Solicitation #RFP-ELCD-DSSI-1112

Developmental Screening Support & Intervention – DSSI

PROGRAM YEAR

SEPT 1, 2011 – JUNE 30, 2012

DEADLINE – FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2011 – 2:00 P.M.

Contact Information:

Early Learning Coalition of Duval

Attn: Padma Rajan, Director of Quality Initiatives

8301 Cypress Plaza Drive, Suite 201

Jacksonville, FL 32256

Phone: (904)208-2040, ext. 202

Email: prajan@elcofduval.org

For a full copy of the proposal, please send an email to Padma Rajan at prajan@elcofduval.org

What is the purpose of this proposal?

DSSI – Developmental Screening Support and Intervention Services – for which solicitations are made by the Early Learning Coalition of Duval, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Coalition’, is intended to do the following:

·         Provide guidance and support to early learning providers in Duval based on developmental screening results of children enrolled in the school readiness program

·         Develop and implement individualized learning plans for children, to address children’s learning needs as identified by developmental screening results

·         Work with the teachers in the classrooms of the identified children, to implement classroom strategies

·         Identify children with severe learning and / or develop­mental disabilities as part of the service delivery to the children who have been referred based on developmental screening results, for immediate referrals to access other relevant services within the community

Who may apply?

Organizations with experience and expertise in developmental screening support services and early intervention services, and solid familiarity of early learning and child care, may apply. Certified Minority Business Enterprises are encouraged to participate in any Solicitation Meetings that are held. Attendance at the Solicitation Meeting is not required for acceptance of proposals.

How much funding is available?

Maximum of $150,000 will be provided by Early Learning Coalition of Duval.

How long is the grant period?

Sept. 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012. Renewal will depend on successful completion of deliverables, achievement of outcomes, ability to provide evidence or data of program / initiative success, and availability of funds.

How many applications will be funded?

Only one organization will be funded to provide the services for DSSI.

What is the deadline for the proposal?

Friday, May 20, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.