Description
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is establishing a pre‑qualified list of vendors to deliver American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter training for K‑12 education settings. Vendors must use DESE‑approved instructors, the department‑provided syllabus and materials, and may deliver the course either in a blended format (in‑person classroom plus online components) or fully online synchronous. The contract is a master service agreement that runs through June 30 2031, with individual school districts paying vendors directly for participant enrollment.
• Deliver the 8‑module ASL Interpreter in Education course (including videos, assignments, and certification)
• Provide a wheelchair‑accessible classroom for blended delivery (max 25 participants) or a compliant LMS for online delivery (WCAG 2.1 A & AA)
• Act as fiscal agent to bill districts, maintain records for five years, and submit evaluation data to DESE
• Ensure instructors are native ASL speakers and meet DESE qualification standards; no CORI checks required for adult participants.