Early Literacy Instruction

The Des Moines Independent Community School District is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide early literacy instruction for grades K-2. The selected firm will be required to provide a foundational literacy curriculum, including decodable readers, teacher manuals, and online resources. The curriculum must be aligned with Common Core and Iowa state standards, and must be developed and field-tested by experienced educators. The firm will also be required to provide professional learning opportunities for staff. • The curriculum must be deeply rooted in the science of reading and provide systematic and explicit phonics instruction. • The curriculum must be user-friendly for teachers and highly rated by reputable organizations. • The firm must have experience in providing similar services to public entities of equivalent size to the District. • The firm must provide a comprehensive billing rate and propose a method of payment. • The firm must maintain sufficient liability insurance to cover any negligent acts or omissions.