Science of Reading Audits

The Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) has established an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on specialized educational services, specifically targeting comprehensive audits of educator preparation programs statewide. This master contract enables the procurement of detailed evaluations to ensure compliance with updated science of reading standards, with a primary objective of assessing literacy strategies and practices within teacher preparation programs across Ohio. The IDV empowers the state to systematically review up to 50 educational institutions, examining course materials, conducting site visits, interviewing faculty and administrators, and analyzing program alignment with contemporary educational requirements.

The IDV is awarded to the University of Texas at Austin through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process, with a total contract value of $6,392,181. The contract spans from September 9, 2024, to June 30, 2026, covering two fiscal years: $3,486,348 in FY 2025 and $2,905,833 in FY 2026. Funding is derived from two sources, including the Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund and the General Revenue Fund. The contract is agency-administered and geographically limited to the state of Ohio, with deliverables to be submitted between September 2024 and November 2025, subject to state appropriations and potential Controlling Board approval.