Coverage: Approximately 14,000 students with significant cognitive disabilities; ELA and mathematics in grades 3–8 and 11, science in grades 5, 8, and 11, and social studies in grades 8 and 11.
Period: Beginning with the 2027–2028 school year, with four annual renewal options through 2031–2032.
Development: Maintain the existing assessment design, develop and field-test tasks, manage the task bank, construct test forms, and coordinate educator reviews.
Delivery: Secure online platform with learner inventory, student management, examiner response entry, monitoring, and reporting; printed perforated student booklets with minimum 18-point type, braille forms, and secure shipping and returns.
Scoring and support: Scoring, calibration, equating, technical documentation, training, and dedicated help desk; final reports within eight weeks after testing closes.
Technology: Accessible platform and materials, encrypted data hosted in the continental United States, QTI-compatible task bank, and no AI use.
Pricing: Itemized annual pricing for all five years, including staffing, materials, platform customization, shipping, meetings, and travel.