Request for Qualifications: Dyslexia Training List

The Oregon Department of Education has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for dyslexia-related training opportunities for the 2023-2024 school year, targeting vendors who can provide professional development for kindergarten through grade five teachers. The procurement specifically seeks training programs focused on understanding and recognizing dyslexia, implementing evidence-based instructional practices, and intensifying instruction for students with severe reading difficulties. Vendors must complete the Oregon Department of Education Dyslexia-Related Training Vendor Workbook and submit their qualifications by March 15, 2023, with approved trainings to be released to school districts by June 15, 2023. Evaluation criteria will require vendors to demonstrate evidence of training effectiveness, with submissions needing to receive a rating of "Evidence is present and sufficient" in all required components. The RFQ mandates that training opportunities cannot require the use of specific intervention programs or curricula, and vendors must provide comprehensive training that meets state educational standards for dyslexia instruction.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The RFQ is open to training providers who can meet the specified educational requirements for dyslexia instruction. Unlike traditional procurement processes, this RFQ will not result in direct contract awards; instead, school districts will individually contract with and compensate approved training vendors from the generated list. Vendors with currently approved trainings will receive a renewal form to certify continued availability of their training for the 2023-2024 school year. While no specific budget ranges were provided, school districts will be responsible for funding the selected training opportunities directly. The procurement covers Marion County and potentially other jurisdictions within Oregon, offering a statewide approach to improving dyslexia instruction and teacher professional development.