Early Intervention Coaching Model Training System

The vendor is required to provide training and implementation support of a provider coaching framework (train the trainer model) and routines-based family coaching within the first steps system, a core component of the bureau of child development services’ (BCDS) comprehensive system of personnel development (CSPD) and state systemic improvement plan (SSIP).
- First steps are committed to statewide implementation of a caregiver coaching framework.
- Caregiver coaching in early intervention is highly effective and empowers families to support their child's development in natural settings.
- To implement caregiver coaching, first steps providers require professional development that is also delivered via a coaching model.
- A coaching model for professional development ensures service providers gain the skills needed to effectively support caregivers in early intervention.
- Recruitment
1. Recruit and train no fewer than 100 providers annually to participate in one of two cohort types:
• Agency cohort - recruit and select a provider agency to train a majority of their providers in the coaching model framework
• Traditional cohort (all other providers) - recruit any enrolled providers from the first steps program to participate in and complete the training
2. Utilize recruitment activities including but not limited to:
• Marketing emails
• Participation in local planning and coordinating councils (LPCCS), the interagency coordinating council (ICC), and other local and state meetings
• Presentations at system point of entry (SPOE) offices and provider agency staff meetings to share resources and materials
• Newsletter articles written for the first steps newsletter
- In-person learning communities
• Facilitate learning communities for each professional development cohort
• Maintain trained coaching professionals who facilitate learning communities
• Maintain staffing ratios appropriate to meet learning community objectives 
• Maintain attendance and participation records and offer make-up sessions as needed.
- Contract Period/Term: 6 years
- Pre-Proposal Conference Date: July 1, 2025
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: July 8, 2025