Massachusetts COMMBUYS #27TALAM1

Facilitation and Resource Development for World Languages Curriculum Framework Implementation

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is seeking a qualified vendor to facilitate the World Languages Advisory Team (WLAT) and develop statewide resources for implementing the 2021 World Languages Curriculum Framework. - Government Buyer: - Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) - Office of Language Acquisition - Language Acquisition Lead - World Languages - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified service providers, with preference for Small Business Program Plan (SBPP) registered vendors - Services Requested: - Facilitation of four virtual WLAT meetings per year, including agenda planning, participant engagement, and documentation - Data support: collection and analysis of course-level proficiency data and stakeholder feedback - Development of comprehensive statewide resources: - Best Practices Manual for World Languages programs - Course outcome matrices - Official guidance documents - District implementation tools - Webinar materials (at least three slide decks) - Final publication preparation (ADA-compliant, visually accessible, web-ready, aligned with DESE Writing Guide) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience facilitating educator advisory teams - Expertise in second language acquisition and proficiency-based frameworks - Ability to develop accessible educational guidance materials for diverse world language programs - All resources must be ADA-compliant and visually accessible - Preference for SBPP-registered vendors - Estimated Contract Value: - Up to $75,000 over two years ($25,000 for the first year, $50,000 for the second) - Period of Performance: - Initial contract through June 30, 2027, with renewal option for an additional year through June 30, 2028

Description

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) seeks a qualified vendor to facilitate the World Languages Advisory Team for fiscal years 2027 and 2028. The vendor will lead advisory meetings, analyze proficiency data and stakeholder feedback, and develop statewide resources including a best practices manual, course outcome matrices, official guidance, and related implementation resources to support the implementation of the 2021 World Languages Curriculum Framework. The work involves planning and facilitating virtual meetings, summarizing feedback, and developing comprehensive educational materials aligned with proficiency-based outcomes. The contract includes deliverables for meeting facilitation, data support, evaluation, and the creation of programmatic resources.

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