26CISCS4 | Approved Alternative Assessments to the MTEL | RFR | NoCost
Federal opportunity from DOE02148 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education • Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Mar 23, 2026. Industry: NAICS UNSPSC 86-13-00.
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Description
As a result of recently updated regulations allowing the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to accept approved alternative assessments to the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL), DESE is seeking providers for alternative assessments.
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The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is seeking providers for approved alternative assessments to the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL), following recent regulatory updates. The response deadline for this opportunity is March 23, 2026. This initiative aims to diversify evaluation methods for educator licensure in Massachusetts.
DESE intends to implement multiple alternative assessments that meet their newly updated regulatory standards for educator licensure, enhancing flexibility in assessment options.
- Review updated regulations for alternative assessments
- Develop and propose suitable assessment methodologies
- Prepare proposal documentation and submissions
- Engage with DESE for clarification and updates
- Detailed description of proposed assessments
- Evidence of compliance with DESE standards
- Timeline for implementation of assessments
- Cost proposal and pricing strategy
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- Specific budget range for proposed assessments
- List of preferred or prohibited assessment types
- Evaluation criteria for submissions
- Details on the selection committee
- Any mandatory orientations or Q&A sessions prior to bid submission
- Information on past successful bidders
- Specific technical requirements for assessments
- Envisioned timeline for assessment roll-out
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