The Newark Board of Education is seeking comprehensive K‑12 literacy instructional resources, including foundational reading programs for grades K‑3, writing and publishing curricula for grades K‑12, and a digital literacy Career & Technical Education (CTE) platform. Vendors may submit proposals for any or all of the three scopes, but must provide all‑inclusive pricing, professional development, and meet extensive technical and security requirements. The contract is for an initial two‑year term with an option to renew for an additional two years, and the award is anticipated on December 1 2026.
• Scope A: Multisensory K‑3 reading program, decodable readers, Tier 2 interventions, assessments, and professional learning.
• Scope B: K‑12 writing instruction, lesson plans, student publishing options, and coaching.
• Scope C: Web‑based literacy platform with SSO (Microsoft Entra ID/Clever), rostering, device compatibility, analytics, security, and optional AI components.
• Vendors must submit a single PDF by Oct 27 2026, include extensive compliance disclosures, provide a 10‑user, 30‑day demo for the CTE platform, and carry required insurance.