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Home My WebLink AboutStatement of Work - Early Childhood Alliance - Skills Training1316 COUNTY-CrrY BUILDING 227 W.JEFFERSON BOULEVARD SO1rTH BEND- INDIANA 46601-1930 CITY OF SOUTH BEND PETE BUTTIGIEG, MAYOR BOARD May 28, 2019 Shannon Gage Early Childhood Alliance 3800 N Anthony Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 46807 RE: Statement of Work Dear Ms. Gage: PHONE 574/235-9251 FAX 574/ 235-9171 The Board of Public Works, at its meeting held on May 28, 2019, approved the above referenced statement of work to train necessary skills to under skilled workers to meet labor needs in the community in the amount of $11,427.30. Enclosed please find the original of the agreement for your signature. Please sign and return the original agreement to our office and retain a copy for your records. If you have any further questions regarding this matter, please call this office at (574) 235- 9251. Sincerely, Linda M. Martin, Clerk Enclosure GARY A. GILOT GENEVIEVE E. MILLER ELIZABETH A. MARADIK LAURA L. O'SULLIVAN THERESE J. DORAU ErrIH &ung Better tlw�utii.rres for Chflrhen April 12, 2019 City of South Bend (South Bend Career Pathways) Early Childhood Alliance Daniel Buckenmeyer Director of Business Development 227 W. Jefferson Blvd South Bend, IN 46201 tateme t of W!Q CDA Training Program Description: Shannon Gage Chief Program Director 3800 N. Anthony Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 46807 ECA will provide one CDA Credential class offered to staff working in early childhood programs as well as living in the city of South Bend. The class consisting of 120 plus hours of training are held on-line with weekly learning modules. Outside of class, students will gather resources and write Reflective Statement of Competence as part of their Professional Portfolio. The Instructor will visit each student at least two times at their program to observe how the knowledge and skills gained in the class are being implemented. The instructor will also prepare students to be ready for the final steps toward applying for the CDA Credential. This opportunity provides them the experiences to learn about early childhood and to grow professionally. After earning the CDA Credential, students often continue their education by pursuing an Associate Degree in Early Childhood. Ivy Tech Community College will articulate 9 credit hours toward this degree for earning the CDA Credential. Total Cost=$11,427.30 ($952.28 x 12 Students) CDA Class Cost per Student= $952.28 ECAlliance.org a (260) 745-2501 ._ (800) 423-1498 0 facebook.com/ECAlliance SERVING 10 COUNTIES. Allen, DeKalb, Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Marshall, Noble, St Joseph, Steuben and Whitley. Bu'61&riq F°ietteir I'"utwes for Cliddr�en Eady Chilii Alliance a Breakdown of Fees: On-line Platf rm Fe - $98.28/participant x 12=$1,179.30 The platform provides us the opportunity to provide the learning modules on-line. This one-time platform fee for each individual provides them with access to the modules as well as a place for communication and resources to be shared and posted, communicating with the instructor and the other individuals involved in the class. Book Fee- $25/book x 1=2 $300 As part of taking the class there is a book that coincides with the class, outlying the process and CDA Competency Standards which each individual will need to earn their CDA. Supplies- $15/individual x 12= $180 This fee covers supplies needed for face to face meetings as well as supplies the instructor needs to implement the work. _Time and Travel- $814/student x 12=$9,768 This fee covers the time to collect, analyze and report on data as well as keeping the data up to date, and checking in with students throughout the process. Providing weekly pre and post questions and follow-up with the entire group to encourage a learning community within and throughout this project. This also includes the instructor's time and travel for face to face meetings as well as on -site visits. Payment: The City of South Bend (South Bend Career Pathways) agrees to pay the charges of the project, subject to the price specified in proposal. ECA will submit an initial invoice of $2,880.30 once the statement of work is approved. This includes the entire on-line platform fee, books, supplies and the first month of instructional fee for 12 students. At the beginning of each month we will invoice $101.75/student enrolled for instructional fees to not exceed the total cost of $11,427.30. The City of South Bend (South Bend Career Pathways) agrees to pay the invoices within 30 days of invoice. ECA reserves the rights to discontinue the project if City of South Bend (South Bend Career Pathways) fails to pay any of the invoices within the time specified. ECAlliance org a (260) 745-2501 „r (800) 423-1498 w facebook.com/ECAlllance SERVING 10 COUNTIES. Allen, DeKalb, Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Marshall, Noble, St Joseph, Steuben and Whitley Early* Child o0l Alliance uuu10111 4D�aiBuckenmeyer Date Director of Business Development City of South Bend 227 W. Jefferson Blvd, Suite 1400 S. South Bend, IN 46601 Sr:wiUlriving 5ettr! v iF: utsiies for Cni llldren Shannon Gage Chief Program Director Early Childhood Alliance 3800 N. Anthony Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 46807 City Date f South B ind, Indiana Board of Public Works 2019 Gary A. Gilot, President LGenLeve Miller. embe ivan, Memberra O'Sull Z Lill -- Therese Dorau, Nlember t��4 �L 0 k, Elizabeth M r a adik, Member ATTEST Linda M. Martin Date ECAlliance.org is (260) 745-2501 (800) 423-1498 a facebook.com/ECAlliance SERVING 10 COUNTIES. Allen, DeKalb, Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Marshall, Noble, St Joseph, Steuben and Whitley: MR) The mission of Early Childhood Alliance (ECA) is to build better futures for children. One way we fulfill this mission is by increasing the quality of early learning environments through the support provided to Early Childhood educators. To increase the number of individuals in Northern Indiana with the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, you are invited to participate in the Online CDA Course being offered by ECA with support from South Bend Career Pathways. This is an opportunity with other Early Childhood educators to complete together the CDA credential process as outlined by the Council for Professional Recognition. Your involvement in this professional development option supports children learning and growing in safe, healthy and nurturing environments. As a participant, you are agreeing to actively take part in the components of the Online CDA Course. This involves, but is not limited to: • Having a working email address and access to a computer that allows for online learning and ongoing communication with the Instructor. • Completing weekly the pre and post questions, the assigned modules and portfolio assignments. • Receiving onsite assistance in preparation of the CDA R.O.R. (Review, Observe, Reflect) visit. • Agreeing to submit an online Your CDATm application, completing the Verification Visit and CDA Exam for a credentialing decision by March 2020. • Participating in additional professional development opportunities which come available. • Utilizing resources such as Paths to QUALITYTM Coaches and Specialists which are available to provide support for enhancing the quality of the learning environment for children. Early Childhood Educator Signature Date As the employer, I attest that this employee has a work assignment that is in a classroom with children Birth-3 years (Infant/Toddler) or with children ages 3-5 years (Preschool) or with children ages Birth-5 years (Infant -Preschool) in a family child care home. I am also agreeing to support this employee in collaboration with ECA and South Bend Career Pathways in completing the Online CDA Course requirements as well as any necessary follow-up for the online Your CDATm application to be submitted and Verification Visit and CDA Exam to be completed. Employer Signature Date Early Childhood Alliance Staff Signature Date Child Development Associate° (CDA) Credentialing Course Build your skills as an early childhood educator by participating in an online CDA learning cohort that provides the 120 hours of professional early childhood education to apply for the CDA Credential"' and the technical assistance to demonstrate competence in the Verification Visit and the CDA Exam. This Course involves: Attending an information session with your employer about the cohort which will start in May. • Completing weekly the pre and post questions, the weekly assigned training modules and CDA Professional Portfolio assignments online. • Receiving onsite assistance in preparation of the Verification visit and the CDA Exam. Information Session -Monday, April 29th WNIT Public Television 300 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend 6:30-8:00pm RSVP to Alyce Thompson, Professional Development Coordinator 260-469-2475 / 800-423-1498, ext. 2475 athompson@ECAlliance.org Participants must meet the following criteria: • Be 18 years or older. • Hold a valid high school diploma or equivalent. • Live in South Bend. • Work in a licensed, registered, or legally exempt early childhood setting in South Bend. • Work with children, ages Birth-5 years of age (Infancy -Preschool). Have 480 hours of experience working with children, ages Birth- 5 years of age (Infancy- Preschool), at the time of the CDA application. Funding for this CDA Class offered through Early Childhood Alliance is made possible through a collaboration with South Bend Career Pathways f �A� l 0A ti0, �o BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA ITEM REVIEW REQUEST FORM Date 5/10/2019 Name Dare Bucl'kenme er Department DCI m...... BPW Date 2/2019 Phone Extension 5328iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinimi l ec i 'd Prior to Submittal to Board W Attorney Attorney Name Dept. Attorney ❑, Attorney Name Sandra Kennedy Purchasing Check the App o ar gat Item l c u Opensional Contces ract actAgreement �'', Contract p ❑ Amendment/Addendum Bid Opening Bid Award ❑' Quote Opening Quote Award Proposal Opening ❑I C/O & PCA No. ❑ Chg. Order, No. ❑ Traffic Control E Other: Company or Vendor Name New Vendor MBE/WBE Contractor Project Name Project Number Funding Source Account No. Amount Terms of Contract Purpose/Description Information All Submissions LJ Proposal Special Purchase, QPA E Req. to Advertise ❑ Reject Bids/Quotes PCA Resolution Ease./Encroach ❑ Title Sheet Early Childhood Alliance .. ....A. .. ...... � �..... Yes ❑ If Yes, Approved by Purchasing ® No MBE Completed E-Verify Form Attached Yes Fj WBE ❑ No Pathways On Demand Proeram EDIT 404-1001-460-39.30 $11,427.30 Training programs to train necessary skills to under skilled workers to meel labor needs in the community. ._.�....w....._ ForwChaii Orders Only ..._..... Amount of ❑ Increase $ Decrease$ ) Previous Amount $ Current Percent of Change New Amount Increase % Decrease ( % Increase % Total Percent of Change: Decrease Time Extension Amount: New Completion Date: