6-12 ELD Direct English Language Development Instruction Supplemental Resources

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) in Maryland is seeking proposals through RFP No. 4612.1 for supplemental English Language Development (ELD) instructional resources targeting Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLs) in grades 6-12. The procurement aims to partner with organizations capable of providing direct language instruction resources specifically designed for students demonstrating English Language Proficiency (ELP) levels 1-4 within the WIDA Framework, with additional optional resources for Newcomers to English-only U.S. schools. The RFP was posted on April 1, 2025, with proposal submissions due by April 22, 2025. Potential vendors must thoroughly demonstrate their ability to provide comprehensive instructional materials that support language acquisition for multilingual students. Evaluation criteria will likely include resource comprehensiveness, alignment with WIDA standards, instructional effectiveness, and adaptability to diverse student needs. Vendors must complete and submit several mandatory attachments, including the Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities (Attachment B) and the Data Resource Form (Attachment E), which details potential data collection practices.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the available documentation, the RFP suggests a comprehensive vetting process that will carefully examine vendor capabilities, particularly regarding data privacy and non-discriminatory practices. The Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities attachment indicates a strong commitment to preventing workplace discrimination, requiring vendors to certify non-segregated work environments across all facilities. The detailed Data Resource Form implies that vendors must have robust data protection mechanisms and transparency in information collection practices. Though specific budget ranges are not provided, the specificity of the RFP suggests a targeted procurement with potentially significant resources allocated for comprehensive ELD instructional materials. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate not only linguistic instructional expertise but also sophisticated data handling capabilities that protect student, employee, and parent information within an educational technology context.