Request for Qualifications: Dyslexia Training List

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to develop a comprehensive list of dyslexia-related training opportunities for the 2022-2023 school year. The procurement targets training programs that address three critical focus areas: understanding and recognizing dyslexia, using evidence-based practices for foundational reading skills, and intensifying instruction for students with severe reading difficulties. Vendors must submit detailed information about their training offerings, including lead trainer credentials, training content, format, practice opportunities, assessment methods, and demonstration of participant mastery. The RFQ requires vendors to complete multiple attachments, including a Training Opportunities form, Vendor Worksheet, and Eligibility Checklist, which will be evaluated using a specific scoring rubric that assesses the quality and comprehensiveness of the proposed training. The solicitation covers Marion County and the city of Salem, with a goal of creating a list of qualified trainings that K-5 school districts can use to ensure at least one teacher per school is trained in dyslexia-related instruction. The RFQ was posted on February 1, 2022, with responses due by March 15, 2022, and the final list of approved training opportunities to be released to school districts by June 15, 2022.

The RFQ does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, nor does it provide information about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. No direct contracts will be awarded through this RFQ; instead, school districts will independently contract with and compensate vendors whose training opportunities are included on the ODE's approved list. Vendors are responsible for all costs associated with preparing and submitting their qualifications, and both current and new training providers must go through the annual RFQ process to be considered. The document does not specify a specific budget range or award value, as the intent is to create an informational resource for school districts rather than to procure services directly. Trainings must address specific Oregon Standards for Professional Learning and provide a certificate of completion to participants, but no additional financial details or funding sources are outlined in the procurement documents.