Request for Information: Early Childhood Curriculum Review

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is seeking information from early‑learning curriculum publishers about the alignment of their instructional materials to the state’s updated Early Learning Standards for the 2026‑2027 school year. This Request for Information (RFI) is purely informational and will not result in a purchase; it is intended to shape MSDE’s future curriculum review and approval process. Publishers must demonstrate at least 95% alignment to English Language Arts and Mathematics standards and 85% to other content standards. Submissions must include a letter of intent, electronic access to full curriculum materials, and a self‑assessment using provided templates. All responses are due electronically via eMMA by September 15, 2026. • Target audience: Curriculum publishers of early‑childhood (birth‑48 months and Pre‑K‑4) instructional materials. • Required deliverables: Letter of intent, full electronic curriculum access (shareable link, no email‑bound login), self‑assessment and standards‑alignment worksheets. • Alignment thresholds: ≥95 % for ELA & Math, ≥85 % for other standards. • Submission portal: eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA). • No pricing or proposals required; the RFI does not constitute a solicitation. • Questions must be submitted by September 1, 2026 (2 PM EST). • Outcome: Information will inform MSDE’s future curriculum approval list; no contract or payment is associated with this RFI.