Texas DIR/ESBD #644-26-061926

TJJD Solicits Online Special Education Tracking Platform with Integration and Security Requirements

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD), Lone Star School District, is seeking proposals for an advanced online platform to track and manage special education and related student programs. - Government Buyer: - Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD), Lone Star School District - Contact: Vickie Griffin - Products/Services Requested: - Online Special Education Tracking System - Must support special education, Section 504, RtI/MTSS, and Emerging Bilingual (EB) programs - Features: integration with Texas testing/reporting systems, Student Information System (Ascender), automatic instructional arrangement calculations, calendar functions, IEP Goal Builder, SPP Indicator reporting, compensatory services tracking, document uploads, meeting documentation, MTSS tracking, program updates, error correction, and robust support (helpdesk, telephone, email, web) - Compliance: Must meet federal/state laws (IDEA, FERPA, TEC, TAC) and security certifications (TX-RAMP Level 2 or FED RAMP) - Recurring licenses/subscriptions for each program area - Implementation and virtual training services for 5 facilities - Annual updates, data transfer from previous vendor, import/export services for SIS integration, and ongoing system enhancements - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Licenses must be reassignable as students enter/exit the system - Integration with Ascender SIS and Texas testing/reporting systems - Security certification at TX-RAMP Level 2 or FED RAMP required - Comprehensive virtual training and helpdesk support - Data transfer and import/export services for seamless transition and integration - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the RFP is open to all qualified providers capable of delivering the described platform and services.

Description

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) is issuing this RFP to solicit vendors for an innovative educational online special education programs tracking platform. The platform combines the latest technology with expert knowledge and experience to provide time-saving data management tools for educators. It tracks compliance and services provided to students in special education, Section 504, RtI/MTSS, and Emerging Bilingual programs. All components of the platform share data and are highly interconnected, including recurring licensing to assign licenses as students are released and new students are assigned during the contract period.

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