Description
The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction is seeking a vendor to deliver a structured‑literacy, dyslexia‑focused online coursework package that meets state administrative rule 67‑11‑25‑04. The contract is a non‑competitive, sole‑source award to AIM Institute of Learning and Research, covering up to four cohorts in the first year (30 participants each) plus a practicum cohort (10 participants) and includes three renewal years at reduced pricing. The program must be asynchronous with three synchronous “Community of Practice” sessions per cohort, provide certification pathways (CERI or equivalent), and be ready for registration by March 2026.
• Provide four core modules (introduction, assessment, intervention, practicum) delivered virtually.
• Minimum three synchronous instructor‑led sessions per cohort, taught by CERI‑certified staff.
• Capacity for up to 120 participants in year 1 and up to 90 participants in subsequent years, with a separate 10‑person practicum in Fall 2026.
• Course must be accessible for university credit and meet IDA standards.
• Contract value $105,010 first year, $86,700 for each of three renewal years (total $365,110).