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26MACISCS5 | Educator Preparation Alternative Assessment Attestations | (MA)

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BD-26-1026-DOE02-DOE01-127733State & Local

Response Deadline03/20/2031, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is seeking sponsoring organizations to provide educator preparation attestations under updated regulations that allow approved alternative assessments to replace the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL). This open, informal, non-statewide solicitation (BD-26-1026-DOE02-DOE01-127733) is a fee-for-service, multiple vendor award. The performance period runs from April 7, 2026, through June 30, 2033, with a bid opening date of March 20, 2031. Eligible organizations must offer initial teacher licensure programs that correspond to the attestations and, for relevant programs, implement evidence-based early literacy programs. Requirements include designating a Dean or Dean-equivalent and a specific content expert for each MTEL to sign off on attestations. DESE will not pay vendors directly; instead, all costs for development, administration, and candidate eligibility must be handled as fees between the vendor and the candidate. The evaluation process utilizes a detailed scorecard focusing on viability, alignment, utility, impact, project planning, and budget narratives. Awarded vendors must comply with standard Commonwealth of Massachusetts contract terms, including intellectual property rights, digital accessibility standards, and CORI background checks for personnel. DESE maintains oversight through ongoing monitoring and audits, which may include virtual reviews of candidate documentation and interviews with staff and candidates.

General Info

DESE seeks vendors to provide educator preparation attestations replacing MTEL tests through 2033.

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Massachusetts → Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Santilli Highway Everett, MA, 02149, USA

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedApr 7

Solicitation

Response DeadlineMar 20

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

03/20/2031, 05:00:00 PM UTCin over 4 years

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AgencyMassachusetts → Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Contacts2 people available

OfficeSantilli Highway Everett, MA, 02149, USA

Organization / AgencyMassachusetts → Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Office AddressSantilli Highway Everett, MA, 02149, USA

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As a result of recently updated regulations allowing the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to accept approved alternative assessments to the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL), DESE is seeking sponsoring organizations to offer educator preparation attestations.

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