Des Moines Public Schools Procureware #RFP1282-A

AP U.S. History Curriculum, Digital Resources, and Implementation Support

Des Moines schools are seeking a complete AP U.S. History curriculum and implementation support for an anticipated 500 students and 6 teachers. - Government buyer: Des Moines Independent Community School District (Des Moines Public Schools/DMPS), Iowa; Curriculum Resources and Procurement department. - OEMs and vendors: No curriculum vendor or OEM is named. The College Board is identified as the source of the AP U.S. History course framework, not as a designated supplier. - Requested curriculum and materials: A comprehensive AP U.S. History curriculum, digital platform and student resources, course materials, teacher guides, lesson plans, pacing guides, assessments, writing prompts, rubrics, and representative sample materials. No product part numbers or separately specified product quantities are provided. - Instructional requirements: Align with the current College Board AP U.S. History Course and Exam Description; cover required units, themes, learning objectives, historical thinking skills, and diverse perspectives; support primary- and secondary-source analysis and AP-style multiple-choice, short-answer, document-based, and long-essay writing and exam practice. - Services requested: Teacher training and professional learning, onboarding and implementation assistance, ongoing instructional and technical support, and curriculum updates reflecting changes to College Board requirements. - Scale and budget: The anticipated cohort is 500 students and 6 teachers. The stated implementation budget is $50,000; proposals are expected to detail licensing, materials, assessments, training, implementation, renewals, and additional fees. - Performance term: One year, with up to four additional one-year renewals at the District’s discretion.

Description

The Des Moines Independent Community School District is seeking proposals for a comprehensive AP United States History curriculum and related services. The scope includes a digital curriculum platform, course and teacher materials aligned with the current College Board AP U.S. History Course and Exam Description, assessments, exam preparation, and professional learning and ongoing support for teachers. The RFP identifies an anticipated student/teacher count of 500 students and 6 teachers and an implementation budget of $50,000. Proposals are due November 19, 2026.

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