Great timing (for me) on the TX PIP RFP as I am once again looking into contracting vs. in house options.
Also examining what to do in the future re youth self advocacy training. Despite the fact that people love it when they get there, it was like pulling teeth to get 22 applications
for our Youth Leadership forum this year despite substantial marketing and recruitment efforts. I believe it is in part due to the fact that there are so many more youth leadership training opportunities out there than there were prior, including in Virginia
a very successful Educ Dept program, I’m Determined (which I think is like Kentucky’s I Can program). Point is we can’t keep doing things the same way and hope they will be more successful. Especially with a very expensive program--$140K for 22 students for
4 days (not to mention other indirect costs). So all that being said, would love to know if any of you are doing Youth Leadership training other than YLF. What is it? If you contract out can you share a copy of the RFP or contract? If someone else has asked
this recently, I apologize. I try to save things that come across the list serve but I don’t have anything on this area. Thanks as always! Heidi
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RFP: Partners in Policymaking
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Partners in Policymaking is an advanced leadership and advocacy training program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and family members.
The goal of the program is to educate participants to become active partners with policymakers. Partners in Policymaking provides participatory training in best practices, current issues, trends in service provision, and advocacy skills to promote citizen
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Proposals must be delivered to the Texas Education Agency Purchasing, Contracts and Agency Services Division before 2 p.m. CT on Thursday, July 7, 2016.
Any inquiries about this RFP must be referred to Debra Rosas at xxxxxx@tea.texas.gov. More information about this RFP is available on the Texas
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