; and (ii) how such needs may be addressed most effectively. (3) Requirements In determining whether to award a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement under this section, the Secretary shall ensure that an eligible entity has a history of effectiveness in providing high-quality technical assistance, including by considering the results of any completed evaluation required under this title or part D of title I if such entity previously received a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement under this title or title I. (c) Application (1) Submission (A) In general Each eligible entity, seeking a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement under this section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such additional information as the Secretary may reasonably require, including the plan described in paragraph (2). (B) Engagement To help ensure applications submitted under this paragraph are responsive to challenges facing students, practitioners, and education system leaders in the region proposed to be served, each eligible entity submitting such an application shall meaningfully engage with not less than 1 individual or entity located in such region from each of the following categories, to inform the application: (i) State educational agencies. (ii) Local educational agencies. (iii) Practitioners, including teachers, principals, and other school leaders. (iv) Students and parents. (v) Policymakers, expert practitioners, and researchers with knowledge of, and experience using, the findings from research, evaluation, and statistics. (2) Plan Each application submitted under paragraph (1) shall contain— (A) an assurance that such applicant will develop and regularly update a 5-year service plan for carrying out the technical assistance and capacity-building activities for the region in a manner that addresses— (i) the priorities described under section 205