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DOE seeks centers for
7 ESAs in SD
The SD Department of
Education issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) in March, soliciting
organizations interested in submitting a proposal to become one of seven
regional Education Service Agencies (ESAs). The concept of starting ESAs in
SD was advanced by Secretary Rick Melmer during the 2004 legislative session;
the Legislature included $500,000 one-time money for ESA start-up in its
distribution of the Education Enhancement Trust Fund proceeds at the end of
the session.
The purpose of each (ESA)
will be to deliver specific educational services, technical assistance, and
training to schools to enhance student performance and help them meet the
requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act. Contracts will be
awarded to a single point of contact for the ESA for management of personnel
and delivery of specified services, effective July 1.
DOE will select one
entity in each region to serve as the ESA center. Any organization interested
in being selected must submit a proposal by April 19.
The application is
available at
www.state.sd.us/deca/ESA/index . Questions can be directed to Wade Pogany
at 605-773-3282 or
wade.pogany@state.sd.us . |
