Texas DIR/ESBD #701-26-025

Texas Education Agency Seeks Digital Learning Platform for Online CTE Courses (Grades 7-12)

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is seeking a provider for the Texas Pathways Project to deliver online Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses to students in grades 7-12 across Texas. - Government Buyer: - Texas Education Agency (TEA), Contracts and Purchasing Division - Contact: Ms. Demetreus Jones - Scope of Work: - Implement and manage an asynchronous digital learning platform for CTE courses - Serve up to 25 school systems and enroll up to 1,000 students annually - Courses must align with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and support industry-based credentials (IBCs) or post-secondary credentials - Integrate with existing district learning management systems (LMS) - Provide program management, professional development, live technical assistance, help desk support, and student services - Collect and report evaluative data on student performance and engagement, with monthly and annual reporting requirements - Notable Requirements: - Platform must support both secondary and postsecondary CTE courses - Emphasis on workforce preparation and credential attainment - Compliance with accessibility and security standards - Comprehensive subcontracting plan with focus on opportunities for certified Veteran Heroes United in Business (VetHUB) entities - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; the opportunity is open to qualified providers of digital learning platforms and related services.

Description

The Texas Pathways Project aims to provide Career and Technical Education (CTE) students in grades 7-12 with access to online secondary and postsecondary CTE courses. These courses prepare students to earn aligned industry-based credentials or post-secondary credentials through asynchronous online instruction that includes workforce preparation. The project involves selecting up to 25 school systems and enrolling up to 1,000 students in a digital learning platform. The awarded vendor will provide program management, training, technical assistance, student services, and evaluative data documentation to ensure high-quality implementation and student success.

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