Services: Career interest assessments, career awareness activities for grades Kâ8, and career coaching for grades 6â12, including Individual Graduation Plan support for grades 8â12.
Planning: Guidance on Louisiana graduation pathways, regional careers, college, technical training, dual enrollment, and industry credentials.
Delivery: Include instructional materials, delivery format, available coaches, maximum coach-to-student ratio, and support for English learners and students with disabilities. Virtual sessions must allow school leaders access for observation.
Coordination and reporting: Parent engagement, collaboration with school counselors, and tracking of student attendance, progress, and outcomes.
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Submit the application through the LDOE Request for Applications (RFA) platform powered by Canopy Education, with documents uploaded in PDF format. (Solicitation document, p. 3)
New users must create an account and select the Louisiana Career Coaching Provider RFA. No cover letters, executive summaries, or marketing materials are accepted. (Solicitation document, p. 3)
Forms to return
Complete the Career Coaching Vendor Template with Section 1 Career Coach Organization Information and Section 2 Organization Goals and Background. (Solicitation document, p. 3)
Scope highlights
Approved providers are added to the Career Coaching Vendor Guide for Louisiana schools and districts to contract with. (Solicitation document, p. 3)
Career coaches help students with Individual Graduation Plans (IGPs) for grades 8-12 under ACT 413 (2026). (Solicitation document, p. 2)
Career coaches support the career awareness requirements of ACT 144 (2026), aligning classroom learning to real-world jobs. (Solicitation document, p. 2)
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