K-12 Social Studies Textbook Adoption

Newton County Schools (NCS) in Georgia is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to collect details from vendors about K‑12 Social Studies instructional materials—print, digital, or blended—that align with the Social Studies Georgia Standards of Excellence. The district serves over 18,000 students and plans to adopt new resources for the 2027‑2028 school year. Vendors must provide comprehensive program information, standards alignment, assessment tools, technology integration, professional development, sample access, and non‑binding pricing estimates. Responses are due electronically by September 4, 2026. The RFI is purely informational; no contract is guaranteed. • Target audience: K‑12 social studies curriculum across 13 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high schools, plus K‑8 and career academies. • Required deliverables: alignment documentation, multimodal texts, assessments, data‑reporting tools, support for English learners, students with disabilities, and gifted learners. • Desired formats: print, digital, hybrid; LMS integration (Canvas, Google Classroom) optional. • Professional services: initial and ongoing PD, coaching, fidelity monitoring. • Submission method: NCS e‑bidding platform; PDF format; vendor registration required. • Timeline: Issue 8/14/26, Questions by 8/21/26, Responses by 9/4/26.