USBE External Evaluator for Early Intervention Program

The Utah State Board of Education is seeking an external evaluator for the Early Intervention Program, which aims to provide an electronic adaptive learning technology and assessment reading program for students in grades K-3. The evaluator will be responsible for designing and implementing the project's evaluation methodology, collecting and validating data, assessing vendor data, and providing annual evaluation reports. The contract is expected to be for 5 years, with a total budget of up to $750,000. The University of Utah's Utah Education Policy Center (UEPC) has been awarded the contract. Key aspects of the contract include: • The evaluator will work with up to 15 vendors to determine the fidelity of implementation of the early literacy software. • The evaluator will assess student progress and achievement on reading skills based on an external assessment. • The evaluator will provide annual evaluation reports and a final summative report at the end of the project. • The evaluator will collaborate with early literacy software vendors and collect and analyze high-quality, reliable data.