The J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation invitesschool operators and other nonprofit organizations to submit proposals tolaunch innovative early college high schools in Idaho. Idaho’s P-TECH schools will be founded in collaboration withhigher education institutions and industry partners with the goal of graduatingstudents with the credentials and skills needed to launch meaningful careers.
Anyorganization that demonstrates the capacity to launch a P-TECH school iswelcome to apply, including those outside the state of Idaho. Potentialapplicants include:
- communitycolleges,
- publicschool districts,
- charterschools/charter management organizations, and
- otherexisting school operators.
P-TECHschools partner with both an industry professional to ensure the school’sacademic program is aligned to needs and trends in that industry and a higher education institution toguide and inform school curriculum.
JKAF has budgeted$5 million for a successful school startup, including expenses to pay for tripsto Idaho to discuss potential proposals. The money will also pay for theschool’s establishment, to ensure that students can attend without having topay tuition.
Key RFP Dates:
Wednesday, February 27
Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to attend an RFP information session at the JKAF offices at 10:00am. RSVP to ptech@jkaf.org by Friday, February 22. JKAF will support reasonable travel and lodging costs associated with attending the workshop.
Thursday, February 28 – Friday, March 1
Prospective charter applicants must attend a two-day Idaho Charter School Office Workshop. JKAF will support reasonable travel and lodging costs associated with attending the workshop.
Friday, March 8
Letters of Intent are due.
Friday, April 5
Full proposals are due.
Learn more and read the RFP here.
Questions? Please contact: ptech@jkaf.org
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