Pennsylvania State SCIQuest #6100065014

Alternate Assessment Development and Delivery for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is seeking a qualified vendor to develop and deliver alternate assessments for students with significant cognitive disabilities. - Government Buyer: - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) - Products/Services Requested: - Development and operational delivery of alternate assessments in: - English/Language Arts (ELA) for grades 3-8 and 11 - Mathematics for grades 3-8 and 11 - Science for grades 5, 8, and 11 - Assessments must align with: - Pennsylvania Core Standards (ELA and Mathematics) - Pennsylvania Academic Standards in Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy & Sustainability (STEELS) - Assessments must meet best practice standards from: - American Educational Research Association - American Psychological Association - National Council on Measurement in Education - U.S. Department of Education peer review requirements - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict alignment to state and federal standards - Compliance with federal reporting and peer review - Small Diverse Business (SDB) participation goal: 13% - Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) participation goal: 3% - Firm fixed price contract through 2032 - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation.

Description

The Pennsylvania Department of Education is soliciting proposals for alternate assessments in English/Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science for students with significant cognitive disabilities. These assessments must align with Pennsylvania Core Standards and Academic Standards for specified grade levels and meet federal and state reporting requirements. The contract will be a firm fixed price and cover the period from the effective date through June 30, 2032. Proposers must meet Small Diverse Business and Veteran Business Enterprise participation goals or request waivers.

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