University of Kansas Ionwave #3125984

External Alignment Study Services for DLM Science Assessments (Grades 3-5, 6-8, High School)

The University of Kansas is seeking a qualified supplier to conduct an external alignment study of the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Science assessment items and testlets for grades 3-5, 6-8, and high school. - Buyer: University of Kansas, Accessible Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Systems (ATLAS), Procurement Services - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named; this is a professional services procurement - Services requested: - Design, conduct, analyze, and report on an alignment study of DLM Science assessment items/testlets to Linkage Level Descriptors - Evaluate 104 testlets (each with approximately 5 items) across three grade bands - Recruit, train, and manage expert review panels (panel meetings may be in-person at locations proposed by the supplier) - Provide comprehensive deliverables: draft and final technical reports, executive summaries, PowerPoint slides, and complete data files - Notable requirements: - Experience with large-scale assessment alignment studies, especially for alternate assessments and NGSS-based frameworks - Adherence to the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing - Accessibility compliance and ability to meet a defined project timeline - Support for U.S. Department of Education Peer Review submissions - No products or part numbers are specified; this is a services-only engagement - Project duration is approximately 8.5–9 months, with key milestones for methods finalization, panel meetings, and report submissions - Primary locations: University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS), with panel meeting locations to be proposed by the supplier

Description

The University of Kansas (KU), through Accessible Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Systems (ATLAS), is soliciting proposals to conduct an external alignment study of the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Science assessment items and testlets for grade bands 3-5, 6-8, and high school. The study aims to evaluate the alignment of assessment items and testlets to their intended Linkage Level Descriptors, supporting states' U.S. Department of Education Peer Review submissions. The awarded supplier will design, conduct, analyze, and report the results of the alignment study, including panelist recruitment, training, and quality assurance. The project timeline spans from August 21, 2026, to May 6, 2027, with deliverables including technical reports, executive summaries, and data files.

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