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General Information
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Department for this solicitation:
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Procurement
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Date Prepared:
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08/20/19
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Types:
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RFA
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Advertisement Type:
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Solicitation/Project#:
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6100048843
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Solicitation/Project Title:
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Special Ed. PK-12 Educator Certification Test
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Description:
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The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Education (PDE) is interested in receiving Requests for Application (RFA) from companies that develop, administer, and score educator certification tests for the newly approved Special Education PK-12 certificate. Qualified companies shall demonstrate the capability of providing testing to candidates that aligns with Pennsylvania standards, of providing exemplary customer service, as well as producing accurate, timely, and comprehensive score reports. While not required, experience with providing educator certification testing in other states is desirable.
The purpose of PDE’s request is to determine the certification testing options available and the level of responsiveness to satisfy the requirements set forth herein. PDE will enter into one or more agreements with vendor(s) to provide these assessments and services to make them available to educator candidates in the Commonwealth, as well as to ensure tests remain robust and can meet changing requirements.
Act 82 of 2018 (H.B. 1386) changed the grade spans and age levels for certification of special education instructional certificates after December 31, 2021, combining the current special education certificates into one category. Under the bill, all special education certificates issued after Dec. 31, 2021 would cover PK-12, or up to age 21, with no additional content or dual certification required. PDE approved its new Secial Education PK-12 certificate guidelines in July 2019.
PDE requires testing for all certificate holders on their subject matter content prior to receiving certification and is now in the position of identifying a certification test that covers the competencies by which the certificate is built upon. This RFA has been written for this need.
PDE will enter into agreements with testing vendors that can provide exemplary customer service; clearly align test content to Pennsylvania’s Core Standards and Academic Standards; provide accurate, timely, and comprehensive feedback to all entities; and outline clear accountability measures as described within this document.
PDE seeks RFAs from companies that will provide an assessment for candidates for educator certification in special Education PK-12.
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