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Gwinnett County Public Schools

2027-28 After-School Care Requirements

Gwinnett County Public Schools is accepting proposals from qualified organizations to operate high-quality after-school care programs in elementary and/or middle schools for the 2027-2028 school year. The goal of this initiative is to provide safe, engaging, and enriching environments for students beyond the traditional school day, supporting both academic success and social-emotional development.

Scope of Services

Selected providers will be expected to:

  • Deliver after-school care programming for elementary students (grades Pre-K-5) and/or middle school students.
  • Operate on all regular school days, from dismissal until at least 6pm.
  • Provide structured programming that may include:
    • Academic support (homework help, tutoring, literacy, math)
    • Enrichment activities (STEM, arts, music, physical activity)
    • Social-emotional learning opportunities
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, licensing, and staffing regulations.
  • Collaborate with school staff and district personnel to ensure continuity of support for students.

Eligibility Criteria

Organizations must:

  • Be a registered non-profit or qualified for-profit entity in good standing.
  • Demonstrate experience operating youth development or afterschool programs.
  • Provide evidence of qualified staff (background checks, certifications as required).
  • Show a commitment to partnership.

Proposal Requirements

Proposals should include the following information:

  1. Organizational Profile - Mission, years of operation, relevant experience.
  2. Program Plan - Description of daily schedule, curriculum, activities, and student engagement strategies.
  3. Staffing Plan -Staffing model, qualifications, training, and ratios.
  4. Safety and Compliance - Policies on student supervision, emergency procedures, supporting students with disabilities/ IEP's/504's and licensing plan for the state of GA.
  5. Partnership Plan - How the organization will collaborate with schools, families, and the district.
  6. Pricing Scholarships/Discounts - What will be the cost to families. How the organization will support F/R population, homeless, staff children and families of multiple students.
  7. Program Impact and outcomes - Provide evidence of how your program holistically supports students and improves academic and non-academic outcomes. Submissions should include data-driven insights alongside qualitative feedback, addressing the following areas behavior/disciplinary shifts, student engagement and attendance, SEL development, and family and community support.
  8. References - A reference from a similar partnership.

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • Program quality and alignment with district goals.
  • Experience and qualifications of the provider.
  • Capacity to serve diverse student needs.
  • Cost-effectiveness and sustainability of the program.
  • Demonstrated success in student engagement and outcomes.