Pennsylvania State SCIQuest #6100065014-1

Pennsylvania alternate assessments for ELA, Mathematics, and Science

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a provider for its statewide alternate assessment program for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. - Government buyer - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), Issuing Office. - Requested services - Develop and provide the PA Alternate System of Assessment (PASA) in English/Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. - ELA and Mathematics assessments must align with PA Core standards for grades 3–8 and 11. - Science assessments must align with Pennsylvania STEELS standards for grades 5, 8, and 11. - Key requirements - Assessments must meet applicable educational and psychological testing standards and federal assessment peer-review requirements. - Assessment results must support state and federal reporting. - OEMs and vendors - No OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or quantities are named in the provided materials. - Contract term - The anticipated operational period is approximately six years. The term begins after contract execution and required approvals; no option years or annual subscription are specified.

Description

The Pennsylvania Department of Education seeks proposals for alternate assessments in English/Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science for Pennsylvania students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. ELA and Mathematics assessments must align with PA Core Standards for grades 3–8 and 11; Science assessments must align with PA STEELS standards for grades 5, 8, and 11. The assessments are intended for operations from 2027 through 2032 and must meet specified professional testing and federal peer-review requirements. The resulting contract, if awarded, will be firm fixed price and end June 30, 2032; the RFP sets participation goals of 13% for SDBs and 3% for VBEs, and attendance at the related information session is mandatory to submit a bid.

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