California District to Upgrade Assessment Platform; Mississippi System Looks For Administrator Training

Professional development, assessment platform, laptops. A Mississippi district is looking for PD and coaching for administrators, while a California school system seeks an assessment platform. In addition, a district in Missouri is in the market for student devices.

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Jackson Public Schools, Miss.

Focus: Professional development and coaching support
Students: 17,000
Deadline: Feb. 11, 2026
The plan: Jackson Public Schools in Mississippi is in the market for professional development and coaching support for school and district administrators. Specifically, the district is looking for training that provides the “tools needed” for administrators to prepare their staff and students for state-mandated tests, high school completion, and post-secondary education, according to the request for proposals. The goal is to provide results-driven, high-quality PD activities that help foster supportive leadership, effective teaching strategies, and ultimately improve students’ scores, the district said. Vendor’s bids must include an instrument to measure the effectiveness of the support services, the RFP states. Email Rejeeni Clay, project administrator, at [email protected] with any questions.

Manteca Unified School District, Calif.

Focus: Student growth and achievement assessment platform
Students: 25,000
Deadline: Feb. 17, 2026
The plan: Manteca Unified Schools in California is seeking a student growth and achievement assessment platform. The district’s goal is to use the platform to gather meaningful, measurable data to improve student achievement and monitor Tier 1 instruction, essential standards, and reading fluency, according to the request for proposals. Vendors should describe in their bid how support will be provided for the district testing coordinator and the information technology department, the district said. The assessments must be aligned to state standards and must offer flexible reporting options and data that is efficient, reliable, and understandable for all staff, the RFP states. Email Purchasing Agent Brenda Alvarez at [email protected] with any questions.

Park Hill School District, Mo.

Focus: Laptops and accessories
Students: 11,900
Deadline: Feb. 9, 2026
The plan: Park Hill Schools in Missouri is looking to purchase laptops, replacement parts, and accessories for student use. The district intends to purchase around 12,000 laptops, as well as accidental damage protection and other warranty or hardware upgrades, according to the request for proposals. The laptops should be 2-in-1 devices that are built for education, the district said. According to the RFP, cost will be weighed most heavily in the district’s evaluation of bids. Email the district technology department at [email protected] with any questions.

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