Description
Newark Board of Education is seeking supplemental instructional resources for English Language Arts across three categories: (A) foundational literacy materials that provide systematic phonics, decoding, fluency instruction and include embedded assessments; (B) writing and publishing resources—either digital platforms or curriculum kits—that guide K‑12 students through the writing process, provide authentic publishing opportunities and include educator coaching; and (C) a supplemental digital literacy platform that links ELA instruction to career exploration pathways. The district may award multiple vendors per category, expects a 30‑day demo for any software solution (10 user credentials), and requires client references, AI questionnaire completion if applicable, and sub‑contractor disclosures. Approximately 6 classrooms per grade will implement each program, with professional‑learning sessions for ~50 participants. The contract is slated for the 2026‑2027 school year and will be awarded on December 1 2026.
• Category A: foundational literacy resources for K‑3 (≈6 classrooms/grade) with formative/summative assessments.
• Category B: writing/publishing resources for K‑5 (≈6 classrooms/grade) plus professional‑learning for educators.
• Category C: digital platform integrating ELA with career pathways (K‑12).
• Submission via https://npssourcing.com/ by 12 p.m. EST, Oct 27 2026; award expected Dec 1 2026.
• Multiple vendors may be selected; proposals can cover one or more categories.