DLM Alt Sci Assessment

The District of Columbia’s Office of the State Superintendent of Education is forecasting a contract for the development and administration of an alternative science assessment aligned with the Dynamic Learning Maps framework. This initiative is designed to support students with significant cognitive disabilities by providing an accessible, standards-based evaluation tool that accurately measures scientific knowledge and skills. The assessment will be customized to meet the unique learning needs of this student population and must comply with federal and state accountability requirements under the Every Student Succeeds Act. No solicitation number has been issued yet, and the contract type is listed as a forecast, indicating this is a preliminary notice to industry stakeholders rather than an active procurement. The project is anticipated to involve technical development, field testing, scoring systems, and professional supports for educators, though specific performance locations and set-aside provisions have not been detailed. Interested vendors should monitor the official procurement portal for future solicitation updates.