The vendor is required to provide that educational evaluation, compliance, and research services for curriculum support, professional development training, and professional collaboration to improve student achievement instruction in reading.
- Agency research study:
• The project will require a comprehensive analysis of the beyond textbooks core reading program, with a focus on its alignment with state academic standards, coverage of essential reading components, and evidence of effectiveness in meeting tier 3 standards. the consultant or team will be tasked with:
• Reviewing the program to ensure alignment with agency k-3 reading program requirements.  
• Conducting a gap analysis to identify areas where the program may not meet agency specified criteria.
• Providing recommendations for revisions or improvements necessary to achieve compliance and maximize program effectiveness.
• Review and analysis of core reading program
o Evaluate the current beyond textbooks core reading program in detail, focusing on the essential reading components required by the agency, including phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
o Conduct an assessment of the program’s alignment with state k-3 english language arts standards.
o Examine the adequacy of instructional materials and methods used in the program to ensure they address all components of reading instruction comprehensively.
• Gap analysis
o Perform a gap analysis to compare the current beyond textbooks program with the agency core reading program criteria.
o Identify and document any areas where the current program does not fully meet agency requirements.
o Provide a thorough explanation of the gaps and their potential impact on compliance with state legislation.
• ESSA evidence reviews
o Evaluate the program’s existing data and research to assess whether beyond textbooks meets the ESSA tier 3 standards for evidence-based effectiveness.
o Analyze the impact of the program on student achievement in reading, based on available data.
o Provide a summary of findings and support with evidence of program effectiveness in improving literacy outcomes
• Comprehensive report and recommendations
o Prepare a final report detailing the findings of the gap analysis, alignment with state standards, and the program’s agency tier 3 evidence.
o Provide actionable recommendations for revisions or improvements to the program, if necessary, to meet agency compliance requirements.
o The final report to department for re-qualification consideration
• Outputs
o Gap analysis report: detailed report documenting areas where beyond textbooks’ core reading program aligns or does not align with agency standards.
o Program alignment documentation: Evidence demonstrating the alignment of the core reading program with state standards.
o Agency tier 3 evidence summary: A report that analyzes and presents evidence supporting the program’s Agency tier 3 designation or provides recommendations for improvements.
o Final report: Comprehensive report submitted to the agency that includes all findings, analysis, and recommendations.
- Contract Period/Term: 1 year
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: February 03, 2025