Birmingham City Schools Bhamcityschools #2026-11

Comprehensive English Language Development Program for Multilingual Learners (K-12)

Birmingham City Schools is seeking proposals for a comprehensive English Language Development (ELD) program for multilingual learners in grades K-12. - Government Buyer: - Birmingham City Schools - Birmingham Board of Education, Purchasing Department - Contact: Edward McMullen - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified providers of ELD solutions - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive ELD program for grades K-12 - Digital student and teacher licenses - Printed instructional materials - Benchmark and progress-monitoring assessments - Reporting and data analytics tools - Professional development (minimum two sessions per year, in-person and virtual) - Instructional coaching (minimum two sessions per year per school) - Implementation and technical support - Full program rollout across 43 schools and the Virtual Academy of Learning Program - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Program must align with WIDA ELD Standards - Demonstrated effectiveness in accelerating English language acquisition - Professional development and coaching coordinated with BCS ESL and World Languages Department - All materials and services must be available before the 2026-2027 school year - Contract term is one year, with two one-year renewal options (up to three years total) - Compliance with Alabama state immigration law and E-Verify required - Evaluation based on quality, suitability, and alignment with district needs, not just price

Description

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by Birmingham City Schools for the English Language Development Program aimed at Multilingual Learners in grades K-12. The program is intended to be delivered in-person and focuses on supporting multilingual learners across all K-12 grade levels. Proposals must be submitted sealed to the Birmingham Board of Education Purchasing Department by 10:00 AM CDT on October 13, 2026. The Board emphasizes that contracts will not be awarded based on price alone but also on quality and suitability to the Board's needs.

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