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PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Research-Based Revision and Update of the SchoolWorks School Quality Criteria (SQC)

Request for Proposals (RFP)

Research-Based Revision and Update of the SchoolWorks School Quality Criteria (SQC)

Background and Purpose
SchoolWorks conducts school quality reviews across a range of educational settings to assess the extent to which schools implement effective practices that drive student learning and growth. Central to this work is the School Quality Criteria (SQC)—a research-based framework that articulates the essential elements of quality practice across five domains:
1. Student Attainment and Development
2. Instruction
3. Student Supports
4. Educator Supports
5. Leadership and Development

The SQC provides the foundation for SchoolWorks’ school quality review protocol and serves as a shared definition of excellence in teaching, learning, and governance and leadership. Since its last comprehensive revision in 2018, the field of education has continued to evolve, with new research, innovations, and insights emerging across all domains of school practice.

At this time, SchoolWorks seeks an external research partner to review, revise, and update the SQC to ensure alignment with current best practices, empirical research, and emerging trends in K–12 education. The resulting framework will continue to serve as a rigorous, evidence-based, and user-friendly tool for evaluating and supporting schools.

DOWNLOAD THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) HERE.

Proposals must be received by January 16, 2026, by 5:00 pm ET.

Questions regarding this RFP may be directed to hello@schoolworks.org by December 17, 2025.