2025-26 UPK Collaboration RFP

Information provided in the RFP, Information provided in the budget form, Information gathered from an interview, Strength/sustainability of current agency program(s), Agency's ability to provide Teachers and Teaching Assistants with appropriate NYS Certification, Agency's ability to provide a Supervisor Certified in Teacher Evaluation, Agency's ability to meet NYSED and Waterford-Halfmoon School District's programmatic regulations/standards, The eligible agency's capacity to effectively, efficiently and immediately provide needed services, The ease of utilization and accessibility of the program to parents and/or guardians, Capacity to provide ongoing staff development, Staffing patterns and qualifications, Documentation that all applicable health and safety codes and licensure or registration requirements are met, Current program design and experience in providing developmentally appropriate programs, Fiscal solvency, Stability of staff, rate of turnover and ability to fill vacancies in a timely manner, Articulated mission/philosophy statements, Record management and documentation procedures followed by the agency, Administrative structure, Capacity and experience in serving children with disabilities, Capacity and experience in serving children and their families when they are limited English proficient, Children's progress as demonstrated by assessments, Demonstrated effectiveness of the eligible agency's program

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