Description
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is seeking a qualified contractor to design, develop, and support a modern, user-centered digital system for the Instructional Material Review and Approval (IMRA) and local classroom review processes. The selected contractor will use an agile approach to deliver a secure, accessible, and scalable web-based application that streamlines how instructional materials are reviewed, approved, and managed. Services include user research, application development, integration with TEA systems, performance monitoring, and ongoing support. The solution must meet state and federal accessibility standards, align with TEA branding, and support data-driven decision-making through robust analytics and reporting. Key responsibilities include:
• Enhancing the core IMRA application to support publisher submissions, expert reviews, public transparency, and reporting.
• Developing a new web-based module to support the local classroom review process.
• Ensuring accessibility and compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA standards, data privacy requirements, and TEA's branding and security policies.
• Providing agile development services, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, user story development, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborating closely with TEA staff to ensure the platform meets evolving program needs and legislative requirements.
• Delivering user-centered design and usability improvements based on ongoing research, feedback, and analytics.
• Supporting integration with TEA's internal systems and data infrastructure.