Agency Education Department

Contractor 4 Learning

SWIFT Contract Number 250738

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Provide planning, facilitation, and equipment for a three-day professional development training series focused on equity and music studio production/recording arts on June 17, 18 and 20, 2024 for up to 25 educators.; Provide planning, facilitation, space and equipment for a one-day professional development training series focused on equity and music studio production/recording arts on June 24, 2024 for up to 25 Culturally Responsive Arts Education (CRAE) Cohort members.

Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 06/14/2024 - 00:00

Original end date Sun, 06/30/2024 - 00:00

Actual end date Sun, 06/30/2024 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $43000.00

Amendments $0.00

Contract total $43000.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Federal

Is this a sole source contract? Yes

If this was a single source contract, explain why the agency determined there was only a single source for the services (if applicable) The Minnesota Department of Education is implementing a five-year Federal Department of Education Assistance for Arts Educators grant in 2021. This grant is focused on developing culturally responsive and anti-racist arts education curriculum, practices, and policies. As a part of this program MDE has identified has identified equity and music studio production/recording arts as a focus for professional develop offered to teachers based on opportunities and gaps in the field.
4 Learning supports schools, districts, and states across the US and beyond in better serving young people by developing learner-centered, democratic, project-based learning infrastructures, including studio production and recording spaces in existing educational settings. They train educators (teachers and school leaders) on how to maximize learning outcomes from music studio spaces, studio staff, and others responsible for student success. This is a single sole source because 4 Learning is the only organization of its kind working in Minnesota to provide this type of professional learning in a recording arts studio focused on equity and recording arts in a K-12 setting.
The Minnesota Department of Education is implementing a five-year Federal Department of Education Assistance for Arts Educators grant in 2021. This grant is focused on developing culturally responsive and anti-racist arts education curriculum, practices, and policies. As a part of this program MDE has identified has identified equity and music studio production/recording arts as a focus for professional develop offered to teachers based on opportunities and gaps in the field.
4 Learning supports schools, districts, and states across the US and beyond in better serving young people by developing learner-centered, democratic, project-based learning infrastructures, including studio production and recording spaces in existing educational settings. They train educators (teachers and school leaders) on how to maximize learning outcomes from music studio spaces, studio staff, and others responsible for student success. This is a single sole source because 4 Learning is the only organization of its kind working in Minnesota to provide this type of professional learning in a recording arts studio focused on equity and recording arts in a K-12 setting.

Evaluator Name Alina Campana

Evaluator Email Address alina.campana@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Everything was completed on time.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The professional development provided was high quality, hands-on, and focused on stated goals.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The cost was reasonable for the professional development provided.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Overall the contractor performed well.

Would you engage the contractor's services again? Yes

Describe any negative action taken during the duration of this contract (i.e., termination, pursuit of suspension, etc.): None

Please rate the overall experience with the contractor 4 - satisfied