MSDE Multi-Tiered Support Decision Process for Tiers 2 and 3

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is seeking a nationally‑recognized education consulting firm to develop, standardize, and implement decision‑making frameworks for Tier II and Tier III math and literacy interventions across Maryland school districts. The contractor will review existing policies, draft state‑level guidance, create toolkits, deliver direct technical assistance to selected LEAs, and deploy fidelity rubrics to monitor implementation. The effort runs for one year (Nov 2026‑Nov 2027) and includes multiple deliverables such as policy guidance, a state support plan, technical‑assistance workshops, ongoing collaboration, and a final evaluation report. The total contract value may not exceed $100 K. • Review and synthesize current MSDE math/literacy policies and MTSS regulations. • Produce standardized decision‑making trees, thresholds, and exit criteria for Tier II/III. • Develop a State Support Plan with timelines, roles, and resources. • Design toolkits and guidance materials for LEA implementation. • Provide in‑person/virtual technical assistance and capacity‑building workshops to selected districts. • Deploy and evaluate validated MTSS fidelity rubrics; report progress and recommendations. • Maintain bi‑weekly/monthly coordination meetings with MSDE staff. • Deliver a comprehensive final summary report by July 2027.