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This Solicitation opportunity from Massachusetts was posted on December 15, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

26RFICISCS2 | Alternative Licensure Pathway Portfolio Request for Information | RFI

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BD-26-1026-DOE02-DOE01-123479State & Local

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The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking input on the development of an alternative licensure pathway through a portfolio-based process. This initiative aims to provide eligible candidates with an option to demonstrate their subject matter knowledge without having to take the traditional Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL). The RFI intends to collect market data and expert perspectives to inform the design and implementation of this portfolio alternative, offering a more flexible approach for prospective educators to showcase their expertise in lieu of standardized testing. This solicitation, identified by number BD-26-1026-DOE02-DOE01-123479 and posted on December 15, 2025, invites responses until January 20, 2026. It falls under NAICS code 611710, which corresponds to educational support services, and aligns with the State and Local Education Department (SLED) organization type. Interested parties can submit information to the designated contact at the department, which will use this feedback to shape future procurement efforts. While the RFI includes an attachment featuring a graphic, the primary focus remains on gathering detailed information relevant to establishing and evaluating the feasibility of a portfolio-based licensure alternative in Massachusetts.

General Info

Massachusetts seeks input on a portfolio-based licensure alternative replacing traditional MTEL testing.

Place of Performance

Santilli Highway Everett, MA, 02149, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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26RFICISCS2 Alternative Licensure Pathway Portfolio RFI

DOCX, High priority: read this first1 page · rfi
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BD-26-1026-DOE02-DOE01-123479: Alternative Licensure Pathway Portfolio RFI

DOCX, High priority: read this firstrfi
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RFI 26RFICISCS2 Educator Subject Matter Knowledge Portfolio Review

DOCX, High priority: read this first2 pages · rfi
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26RFICISCS2 Q&A - 12/23/25

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26RFICISCS2 Request for Information

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AgencyMassachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Contacts2 people available
OfficeSantilli Highway Everett, MA, 02149, USA
Office AddressSantilli Highway Everett, MA, 02149, USA
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Admin and Finance UnitContact Person

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The purpose of this RFI is to gather information associated with developing a portfolio-based process to serve as an alternative to the subject matter knowledge MTEL for eligible candidates to demonstrate their subject matter knowledge.

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