25CISJL1 | The Educator Effectiveness Guidebook for Inclusive Practices

The contract involves updating the Massachusetts Guidebook for Inclusive Practices, with the goal of producing a comprehensive, accessible, and equitable resource to support inclusive instruction for all learners. The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) seeks a qualified vendor to revise the guidebook for 2025, ensuring alignment with the Educator Evaluation Framework and integration of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). The update will reflect DESE’s broader educational vision, including the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), English Learner (EL) Blueprints, WIDA standards, and culturally responsive practices, emphasizing the importance of equity and inclusivity in education. The project aims to deliver a final product that is both publishable and accessible, serving as a vital resource for educators and stakeholders committed to fostering inclusive and equitable learning environments across Massachusetts. The solicitation, identified as 25CISJL1, was posted on April 24, 2025, with a response deadline of May 8, 2025. The contract is estimated to be valued between $50,000 and $200,000 and is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education through the SLED organization. The procurement process emphasizes compliance with state standards, including adherence to the Commonwealth’s procurement policies, small business participation, and intellectual property rights management. The project’s scope involves integrating various educational standards and frameworks, ensuring the guidebook supports culturally responsive and equitable instruction, and ultimately providing a resource that enhances inclusive practices statewide. The contract will be executed under the Commonwealth’s standard contractual terms, requiring the selected vendor to meet specified technical and compliance requirements to produce a high-quality, accessible guidebook aligned with Massachusetts’ educational priorities.