(1) Educational service districts, in collaboration with area workforce development councils, shall:
(a) Provide technical assistance to local partnerships established under a grant awarded under RCW
28A.175.025 in collecting and using performance data; and
(b) At the request of a local partnership established under a grant awarded under RCW
28A.175.025, provide assistance in the development of a functional sustainability plan, including the identification of potential funding sources for future operation.
(2) Local partnerships established under a grant awarded under RCW
28A.175.025 may contract with an educational service district, workforce development council, or a private agency for specialized training in such areas as cultural competency, identifying diverse learning styles, and intervention strategies for students at risk of dropping out of school.