Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP)

The Maryland State Department of Education is seeking a contractor to design, implement, and evaluate general education assessments for the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP). The contractor will be responsible for developing and administering tests, providing scoring and reporting services, and ensuring the accessibility and security of the assessment system. The contract will require the contractor to provide a range of deliverables, including test administration manuals, scoring reports, and technical documentation. The contractor will also be required to provide training and technical support to school administrators and test coordinators. Key aspects of the job include: * Designing and developing integrated Algebra I and Algebra II assessments * Developing and administering tests for various subjects and grade levels * Providing scoring and reporting services, including generating reports on student performance and progress * Ensuring the accessibility and security of the assessment system, including compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 * Providing training and technical support to school administrators and test coordinators * Developing and implementing a plan for transferring data and materials from the current assessment system to the new system * Ensuring the system can handle a large volume of users and data, and providing a plan for scalability and performance optimization