Description
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking qualified providers to submit Teacher and Principal Practice Rubrics for possible inclusion on the state’s approved rubric list under Education Law § 3012‑d (amended 2019). The solicitation does not award a contract or provide funding; instead, NYSED will evaluate submissions quarterly and publish an updated list of approved rubrics that local education agencies may adopt for annual educator evaluations. Providers may also propose optional training or implementation services, but any fees for such services are outside the scope of the RFQ.
• Scope: Deliver a complete, research‑based teacher rubric and/or principal rubric that aligns with NYSED teaching standards and PSEL leadership standards, includes four rating categories, and meets observability requirements.
• Eligibility: Open to a broad range of entities (non‑profits, for‑profit companies, higher education institutions, unions, faith‑based groups, etc.).
• Submission process: Electronic PDF (or Word/Excel) to [email protected]; also optional hard‑copy mailing. Quarterly review windows (Jan‑Mar, Apr‑Jun, Jul‑Sep, Oct‑Dec) with decisions issued by the end of the following month.
• No direct funding; providers may charge LEAs for any optional training or support services they propose.
• Key compliance points: Rubrics must avoid prohibited evidence (lesson plans, student portfolios, parent feedback, etc.) and must provide clear, observable criteria with a defined scoring system.