Request for Information: Dyslexia Training List

The Oregon Department of Education is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to compile an annual list of approved dyslexia-related training opportunities for Oregon school districts during the 2024-2025 school year. This procurement seeks vendors who can provide training that meets specific knowledge and practice standards, focusing on enabling educators to understand, recognize, and effectively instruct students with dyslexia. Vendors must complete a detailed Dyslexia-Related Training Vendor Workbook and submit it by March 15, 2024, for consideration. The training opportunities must be systematic, explicit, and evidence-based, with the primary objective of supporting K-5 teachers in addressing the educational needs of students with dyslexia. Evaluation criteria will be based on the vendor's ability to meet established standards for dyslexia training, with approved trainings to be included on a list disseminated to school districts by June 15, 2024, and valid through June 14, 2025. Individual school districts will be responsible for selecting and directly compensating vendors from the approved list. Each K-5 school is expected to have at least one teacher receive this specialized training.

This RFI does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The procurement appears to be open to various training providers who can demonstrate expertise in dyslexia education. While no specific budget range is mentioned, school districts will be responsible for directly paying vendors for selected training opportunities. The RFI indicates that vendors with currently approved trainings will receive a Renewal Form to verify continued implementation, while new training opportunities must go through the annual RFI process for approval. The procurement is specifically focused on Marion County within the state of Oregon, but the training opportunities will be available to school districts statewide. Unlike a traditional contract award, this RFI is designed to create a curated list of approved training providers from which school districts can choose, providing flexibility in selection and implementation of dyslexia-related professional development.