Literacy Screeners and Diagnostics

The Louisiana Department of Education is issuing a Request for Applications (RFA) to identify and approve organizations with demonstrated expertise in literacy skills screening for grades 4-12, literacy diagnostic assessment for grades K-12, and professional learning to support implementation of literacy screeners and diagnostics in Louisiana school systems. The purpose of this RFA is to establish a vetted pool of providers capable of supporting school systems in implementing coherent, evidence-aligned literacy assessment systems and strengthening educator capacity to use assessment data to inform instruction and intervention. Key aspects of the job include: • Implementing literacy skills screeners in grades 4-12 to identify students who may be at risk for reading difficulties • Using literacy diagnostic assessments in grades K-12 to determine skills-specific literacy needs for students identified as “at risk” by the literacy screener • Supporting accurate administration, interpretation, and instructional application of assessment data • Aligning assessment practices to evidence-based literacy instruction and high-quality instructional materials • Providing professional learning and direct support that strengthens schools’ ability to use assessment data to inform instruction, intervention, and progress monitoring