Request for Information - Spanish Language Program Adoption Grades K-5

The Jersey City Public Schools' Curriculum and Instruction Department is seeking information regarding the adoption of a Spanish language program for students in grades K-5. This program must be available both in Spanish and in print and digital formats, and it must align with the 2020 New Jersey Student Learning Standards for World Languages. Essential components include resources that support New Jersey Department of Education mandates, assessments aligned with ACTFL Can Do Performance expectations, and tools for data performance and engagement reporting. The program should also integrate with Google Classroom to facilitate assessment transfers and provide materials that support foundational Spanish language skills along with the five C's of ACTFL—Communication, Culture, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities—across all modes of communication. Additionally, the program must incorporate Integrated Performance Assessments, including diagnostic, formative, and summative evaluations, as well as provide intervention and enrichment strategies that address the academic, social, and emotional needs of diverse student populations. It should also include Computer-Assisted Language Learning tools capable of collecting evidence of speaking tasks. The solicitation, titled "Request for Information - Spanish Language Program Adoption Grades K-5," was posted on December 19, 2025, with responses due by January 16, 2026. The point of contact for this request is Roxanne Padilla, Senior Management Assistant at the Jersey City Board of Education’s Curriculum & Instruction office.