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A -- PREPARING TEACHER CANDIDATES TO USE'AUTHENTIC'TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SOL RFP-97-037 DUE 081897 POC Yolanda L. Abney, 202-708-6498, Desandre Cobb, Contract Specialist, 202-708-9472, Joyce Calloway, Contracting Officer, 202-708-7216 The U.S. Department of Education (ED), Office of Vocational and Adult Education, has a requirement for a firm to: 1) conduct a design conference to develop a framework describing the characteristics of preservice teacher programs that prepare teachers to use "authentic" teaching strategies to improve student achievement; 2) identify colleges and universities implementing the framework; 2) develop case studies of selected programs; and 4) carry out pro-active dissemination activities. The total duration is 18 months. The anticipated issue date of the RFP is on or about July 18, 1997. The closing date for receipt of proposals is August 18, 1997. Requests for copies of the RFP may be made by telephone, mail, telegram or in person. All requests shall reference RFP-97-037 and the title. All telephone requests may only be made at 202-708-6498. Mail or telegram requests shall be sent to the above address. Copies may be picked up in person on the above issue date at the same address. (0184)

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