26MACISMB5 | Early Literacy Screening Assessments in Languages other than English
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The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking publishers to provide early literacy screening assessments for students in grades K-3 under a Departmental Master Agreement. The primary goal is to identify valid, reliable, and culturally appropriate tools in Spanish, Portuguese, and French, with the possibility of adding other languages, to identify multilingual students at risk for reading difficulties and dyslexia. Approved assessments must align with the Massachusetts Dyslexia Guidelines and anti-bias principles, measuring constructs such as alphabetic knowledge, phonological awareness, word reading, reading comprehension, and oral language proficiency. The agreement is structured as a fee-for-service model where approved vendors provide tools, training, and support directly to public schools and districts, which then execute separate contracts for payment. This is a rolling enrollment solicitation with a final submission deadline of December 31, 2029, and a performance period extending through June 30, 2031. To be considered, bidders must pass seven required qualification gates, including meeting specific technical adequacy thresholds for classification accuracy (sensitivity, specificity, and AUC of 0.70 or higher) and providing user-friendly reports for families. Evaluation is based on a weighted point system focusing on classification accuracy, reliability, constructs measured, and progress monitoring tools. All responses must be submitted via COMMBUYS and include a technical manual, an evidence form, and a detailed cost structure. Vendors must also comply with Commonwealth cybersecurity standards, supplier diversity requirements, and background check protocols for personnel working in educational settings.
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Santilli Highway Everett, MA, 02149, USASet-Aside
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