27RFQTALAB1 - Measures - Final.docx

This is a Performance Measures document for RFQ 27RFQTALAB1 issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for Newcomer and SLIFE Curriculum Support services. The contract establishes quantifiable performance expectations across four key measurement categories: program outcomes, outputs, efficiency, and effectiveness. The vendor will be responsible for increasing district and educator capacity to implement high-quality instructional materials for newcomers and SLIFE (Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education), expanding access to accessible, user-friendly resources aligned with Massachusetts Digital Accessibility Standards, and completing two additional SLIFE math units with all related materials. Performance targets include achieving 90% of participating districts demonstrating increased implementation readiness, 90% of individual educators showing improved implementation readiness, and 100% of resources meeting accessibility requirements. The contract spans four years with annual performance milestones, with coaching, professional learning, technical assistance, and foundational literacy support recommendations as core deliverables.

Evaluation criteria emphasize completion of project deliverables on schedule with 95% of deliverables meeting established milestones, participant retention and completion rates of 90%, and effectiveness measures requiring 90% of participants to report that coaching and implementation support improved their practice. All resources developed must achieve 100% compliance with Massachusetts Digital Accessibility Standards and DESE-approved accessibility requirements. This RFQ is restricted to eligible bidders previously awarded under the 25MASSSMS1 procurement mechanism, as detailed in Attachment A of the opportunity notice. The Performance Measures document serves as the evaluation tool for assessing vendor performance throughout the contract period.