PROPOSAL FOR CLASS® PROGRAMS

Prepared for Shelby County Schools

August 28, 2017

Prepared By Nikki Croasdale

Client Success Manager Teachstone Training, LLC

105 Monticello Avenue, Suite 201 Charlottesville, Virginia 22902

866-998-8352 ext. 715

nikki.croasdale@teachstone.com

This proposal contains proprietary information. The ideas and descriptions set forth herein are the sole property of Teachstone Training, LLC. In accepting this proposal, the recipient agrees not to share this proposal with any other party except for internal review and evaluation or in instances where filing a public record is necessary. The prices in this proposal are valid for 30 days from the date of this proposal.

INTRODUCTION

Who We Are

We know that children in warm, supportive classrooms show measurable cognitive and social gains—today and for the rest of their lives. At Teachstone, everything we do is about improving the ways teachers interact with their students.

Teachstone offers trainings for coaches and observers, delivers online programs, and designs professional development—all of it grounded in one proven fact: classroom interactions have a lasting impact on children’s academic and developmental success.

Today, thousands of teachers and care providers use our resources—helping to increase the effectiveness of the interactions they provide to hundreds of thousands of children.

How We Work

We know your needs are unique. We have staff all over the United States ready to provide the support you need to learn, measure, and improve. From proposals and contracts to professional development, implementation, and measurement, we will support you at every step along the way. After all, interactions are what we do best. Please reach out to us at any time to find out what comes next.

PROPOSAL

Teachstone has reviewed and discussed the project requirements with Shelby County Schools. We propose several CLASS implementation components for the 2017-2018 school year.

The myTeachstone service will allow Shelby County Schools to continue to support coach, teacher, and administrator needs as they seek to drive improvement in classroom interactions. MMCI participant packages will allow Shelby County Schools to continue to deliver MMCI teacher trainings to help teachers identify, understand, and apply stronger CLASS interactions to their classrooms. The two one-day teacher trainings centered on the Emotional Support and Classroom Organization domains will help increase teachers’ understanding of interactions that fall within these domains and how to improve these interactions in their classroom.

Double Coding will help to ensure that Shelby County Schools’ observers maintain reliability and collect fair and accurate observational data. Live Coding will allow Shelby County Schools to conduct a mock review to help their schools prepare for federal monitoring. Affiliate Training participant packages will allow Shelby County Schools to build CLASS observer capacity.

PROJECT BUDGET

In fulfilling the services outlined in this proposal, Teachstone offers the following budget based on a proposed contract beginning on September 1, 2017 and ending on August 31, 2018. Note that the myTeachstone service will run through March of 2019. The final budget is based on the agreed upon terms and conditions of the contract.

Service Cost Detail Quantity Total

myTeachstone

March 2018-March 2019

Includes 1 year access to myTeachstone

$100/teacher subscription free access for coaches and administrators

300 teacher subscriptions

$30,000

Pre-K CLASS Double Coding

Fall 2017

Includes double-coding for 1 observer, up to 4 observation cycles per day, travel included 5 day session: $12,400 $500 additional per day for additional observers, max of 2 per classroom

5 days

20 total observers, coding with 2 teams of 2 observers for 2 cycles each day

$14,900

Pre-K CLASS Live Coding

Spring 2018

Includes up to 4 observation cycles per day, travel included $2000 for first day of each coding week $1500 for up to 4 subsequent days

3 weeks, 15 days

30 total classrooms, coding in 2 classrooms for 2 cycles each day

$24,000

Project Management and Reporting for Live CLASS Coding

Includes all management and support of observations, classroom reports, and a summative report

10% of live coding component of contract

$2,400

Service Cost Detail Quantity Total

Teacher Training on Emotional Support & Classroom Organization Domains

Fall 2017, Spring 2018

Includes Dimensions Guide, 2 month Video Library subscription

$7,000/session for up to 35 participants

2 trainings $14,000

Pre-K Making the Most of Classroom Interactions (MMCI) Participant Package

Includes 6-month Video Library subscription, Participant Guide, Pre-K CLASS Dimensions Guide

$150 $100/package* maximum 20 participants per licensed MMCI instructor, per course

200 participant packages

$20,000

Affiliate Pre-K Observation Training Participant Package

Includes CLASS Manual, score sheets, master code justifications, participant guide, 2-month Video Library access, online reliability testing access

$175/package

30 packages $5,250

Shipping & Handling**

$26

TOTAL $110,576

*MMCI Participant Packages are discounted to $100 with the purchase of myTeachstone teacher subscriptions.

**Shipping and handling costs are estimated.

This proposal does not include estimated taxes. If the client is tax exempt, a copy of the tax-exempt certificate must be provided to Teachstone Training LLC. Without this certificate, the client will be charged the appropriate sales taxes.

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

myTeachstone – Additional/Renewal Subscription

$100 per teacher, minimum 50 teacher subscriptions MyTeachstone is an online subscription service that simplifies CLASS implementation and supports your entire organization’s investment in improving interactions. Why Use myTeachstone?

• All-in-one system combines CLASS observation data and professional development • Robust professional development library • Designed for teachers, coaches, observers, and administrators • Intuitive, easy-to-use interface

Teachers have the ability to:

• Engage in a rich collection of data-driven, professional development resources • Participate in online discussions with coaches and teacher groups • Track professional development progress

Observers have the ability to:

• Schedule CLASS observations • Collect CLASS observation data using the Observer App and submit reports • Track CLASS observer certification • Engage in resources for CLASS observers

Coaches have the ability to:

• View CLASS observation data • Log notes from classroom visits • Make data-driven professional development recommendations to teachers • View professional development completion reports for teachers • Initiate online discussions with individual teachers and teacher groups • Engage in online professional development for coaches

Administrators have the ability to:

• View CLASS observation data reports • View professional development completion reports for teachers and coaches • View CLASS observation certification status for observers • Recommend professional development for coaches and teachers • Engage in resources for administrators

Pre-K CLASS Double Coding

$12,400 for 5-day session, plus $500 per day for additional observers, max of 2 per classroom

Designed to increase the accuracy of an organization’s CLASS® coding, an expert CLASS observer from Teachstone codes alongside an organization’s certified CLASS observer for up to four observation cycles per day. Following each observation, the expert CLASS observer meets with the organization’s observer to review scores and identify and address any scoring issues in a one-on-one, hour-long debriefing session. Add additional observers, a maximum of 2 per classroom, for $500 per day. Teachstone observer travel is included.

Teachstone provides:

• 1 expert Teachstone CLASS observer

Client provides:

• CLASS Score Sheets and CLASS manuals for organization’s observers • Coordination with classrooms to be observed

Live Pre-K CLASS Coding $2000 for first day of coding week, $1500 for subsequent days

Teachstone conducts on-site classroom observations for an organization.

Teachstone provides:

• Certified CLASS Observers • Training and support for observers, including project kickoff meeting, calibration, and

phone and email support for questions that arise during coding. • Scoresheets • Code submission form • Observation data, including dimension scores by cycle and dimension and domain

averages by observation

The client provides or facilitates:

• Schedule of observations, including dates, times, and locations • Communication with sites regarding observations

Add ons:

• Written reports for classroom, program, and/or overall level data

Teacher Training on Emotional Support and Classroom Organization Domains

$7000 per training

Full-day teacher training, similar to the Pre-K CLASS Introduction to the CLASS Tool Training, with extra focus on the Emotional Support and Classroom Organization domains.

Teachstone provides

• 1 Trainer for up to 35 participants for the on-site, 1-day training

• Training materials, including a CLASS Dimensions Guide for each participant

• 2-month CLASS Video Library access for each participant

• Laptop for training

The client provides

• Arrangements for physical training space that is conducive to discussion and video watching, Internet connection, LCD projector, screen, speakers, extension cords, back-up laptop, chart paper or dry erase board/markers, tape (for mounting chart paper), and name plates/tags for participants

• Lunch/breaks for trainer and trainees

Pre-K Making the Most of Classroom Interactions (MMCI) Participant Packages

$150 100 per package, discounted with the purchase of myTeachstone teacher subscriptions

Effective teacher-child interactions increase children’s learning and development. Teachers and teaching assistants learn more about the power of these interactions by enrolling in Making the Most of Classroom Interactions (MMCI).

Each participant package includes

• 6-month Pre-K CLASS Video Library subscription

• MMCI Participant Guide

• Pre-K CLASS Dimensions Guide

Participants use the materials during MMCI sessions led by trained, licensed MMCI instructors.

During these workshops, participants will

• Increase ability to identify—and deepen understanding of—the interactions that boost learning

• Analyze videos of effective teaching from real classrooms

• Discuss effective interactions in videos and the classrooms where participants work

Affiliate Pre-K Observation Training Participant Package

$175 per package

Each participant package includes

• Training materials, including a CLASS Manual, CLASS score sheets, CLASS Master Code Justifications, and CLASS Observation Training Participant Guide for each participant

• 2-month Video Library access for participants

• Online reliability testing access and automated feedback for participants

Participants use the materials during Observation Trainings led by trained, certified Pre-K CLASS Trainers.

IMPLEMENTATION

Teachstone’s Client Success Team and Professional Services department will work with the client to develop an effective and efficient implementation plan for the product and services outlined in this proposal. In the development of a successful rollout, please note the following:

Professional Development Credits

Teachstone can provide verification of approximate hours engaged in programs. The client is responsible for determining professional development credits. Teachstone currently provides verified CEUs for attending all levels of the CLASS Observation Training and for teachers participating in Making the Most of Classroom Interactions. Teachstone does not yet offer CEUs for any of its other programs. Please see www.teachstone.com/ceus for more information.

Delivery of Printed Materials

Teachstone requires a minimum of six weeks to prepare and ship printed materials. Shipping and handling costs are based on percentage of the retail value of the materials being shipped. Any printed materials shipping dates left to be determined in an executed contract will require a six-week notice for scheduling.

Online Services

Teachstone requires a minimum of six weeks to prepare and deliver product keys for on-line services. Shipping and handling fees for printed materials shipped in conjunction with on-line services are determined based on a percentage of the retail value of the materials being shipped.

On-site Services

Teachstone requires a minimum of eight weeks to schedule on-site training. Training dates may be incorporated into the signed contract. Any training dates left to be determined in an executed contract will require an eight-week minimum notice for scheduling. The client will receive a Training Agreement for On-site Services and a Participant List to be returned a minimum of four weeks prior to the training dates.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Teachstone is confident that our proposed products and services will effectively address Shelby County Schools’ needs. Teachstone looks forward to contracting the services outlined in this proposal. Nikki Croasdale will contact you to review this proposal with you, answer your questions, and discuss implementation.