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26MACISMB5 | Early Literacy Screening Assessments in Languages other than English

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BD-26-1026-DOE02-DOE01-127668State & Local

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The contract invites publishers to submit early literacy screening assessments specifically developed in Spanish, Portuguese, and French, with the possibility of including additional languages in the future, for students in kindergarten through third grade in Massachusetts. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education aims to review and potentially approve multiple assessments in each language that meet established criteria, ensuring they are suitable for early literacy evaluation in a multilingual student population. This initiative is part of a Departmental Master Agreement focused on enhancing early literacy screening tools available in languages other than English. The solicitation, issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and located in Everett, MA, was posted in April 2026 and remains open for submissions until the end of 2029. The primary contact for this contract is Deborah Dahl, responsible for managing the purchasing process. This contract addresses the need to support multilingual learners in early education by providing validated screening assessments that help educators identify literacy development needs among young students who are not native English speakers. The department intends to approve several qualified assessments per language to offer diverse, effective screening options.

General Info

Seeking Spanish, Portuguese, French early literacy assessments for K-3 Massachusetts students, multiple approvals.

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Massachusetts → DOE02148 - Department of Elementary and Secondary EducationView Agency

NAICS

513130 - Book PublishersView NAICS

Place of Performance

Santilli Highway Everett, MA, 02149, US

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Early Literacy Screening Assessments Bid - Massachusetts DESE

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts Standard Contract Form

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Evidence Form French RFR 26MACISMB5

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Amendment I - Early Literacy Screening Assessments Pre-Bidders Conference

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FY26 State Forms - Standard Contract Form April 2026

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Evidence Form for RFR 26MACISMB5 - Portuguese

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RFR 26MACISMB5 Evidence Form - Spanish

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Massachusetts DESE Required Language for Procurements

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Intellectual Property Rights Terms for Software and Deliverables

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RFR Required Specifications for Information Technology - Revised July 1, 2020

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AgencyMassachusetts → DOE02148 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Contacts1 person available
OfficeSantilli Highway Everett, MA, 02149, US
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Massachusetts → DOE02148 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
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Office AddressSantilli Highway Everett, MA, 02149, US
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Deborah DahlPurchaser

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This Departmental Master Agreement seeks publishers to submit for review and possible approval, early literacy screening assessments in Spanish, Portuguese, and/or French (additional languages may be added) for students in grades K-3, in Massachusetts. The Department intends to approve several screening assessments in each language that meet designated criteria.

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