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Early Literacy Subject Matter Expertise (SME) & Content Development

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Response Deadline11/10/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract focuses on providing Early Literacy Subject Matter Expertise and content development for projects under the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The scope of work involves creating content-specific materials and professional learning frameworks for prime contractors, specifically targeting educator preparation programs for licensure roles in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Moderate Disabilities from PK-2 to PK-8. Key deliverables include the production of professional learning modules, coaching guides, and detailed documentation regarding literacy program criteria. The project is categorized under NAICS code 611710 and will be performed in Everett, Massachusetts. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of November 10, 2026.

General Info

Early literacy content development and professional learning for Massachusetts educator preparation programs.

Agency

Massachusetts → Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

NAICS

611710 - Educational Support Services

Place of Performance

Santilli Highway Everett, MA, 02149, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of BD-27-1026-DOE02-DOE01-133941.

The full solicitation package (53 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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27TALSA1 | Evidence-Based Early Literacy Professional Learning and Coaching | RFR

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Timeline

PostedSep 28

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Response DeadlineNov 10

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11/10/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 14 days

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AgencyMassachusetts → Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Organization / AgencyMassachusetts → Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Develops content-specific materials and professional learning frameworks for prime contractors on Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) projects. Creates professional learning and coaching materials for educator preparation programs focusing on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Moderate Disabilities (PK-2/PK-8) licensure roles. Delivers content-specific professional learning modules, coaching guides, and literacy program criteria documentation.

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