Texas DIR/ESBD #701-26-024

Texas Education Agency seeks third-party review of instructional materials for Open Education Resources

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is seeking qualified organizations to conduct comprehensive third-party reviews of High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) for its Open Education Resources (OER) program. - Government Buyer: - Texas Education Agency (TEA) - TEA Contracts and Purchasing Division - Solicitation managed by Kristi Nichols-Arnold - Scope of Work: - Review instructional materials for Prekindergarten through 12th grade - Subjects include English Language Arts and Reading, Spanish Language Arts and Reading, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, and supplementary products - Materials to be reviewed in both English and Spanish - Review includes both full and partial sets of materials - Services Requested: - Develop product-specific review rubrics - Manage and train review groups - Conduct multiple rounds of review per product - Provide actionable editing recommendations - Engage stakeholders throughout the process - Utilize a content management system provided by TEA or the instructional materials contractor - Notable Requirements: - Expertise in Texas state standards and research-based instructional strategies - Ability to review bilingual and digital/print materials - Strong project management and stakeholder engagement capabilities - Multi-year contract with deliverables including project plans, rubrics, and annotated materials - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation.

Description

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is seeking qualified respondents to review High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) across multiple content areas and grade bands. This review is part of the continuous improvement of TEA's Open Education Resources (OER). The scope includes full and partial sets of instructional materials for various subjects and grade levels, including Prekindergarten through 12th grade in both English and Spanish. The awarded contractor(s) will develop product-specific rubrics, conduct multiple rounds of review, and manage review groups, using a content management system provided by TEA or the instructional materials contractor.

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