Procurement Summary
Country : USA
Summary : Computer Science 7 12 Educator Certification Test
Deadline : 30 Aug 2019
Other Information
Notice Type : Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 35553113
Document Ref. No. : 6100048625
Competition : ICB
Financier : Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership : -
Tender Value : Refer Document
Purchaser's Detail
Purchaser : EDUCATION
Phone Number : 717-787-8037
First Name : Mark
Last Name : Donegan
USA
Email :mdonegan@pa.gov
Tender Details
Computer Science 7 12 Educator Certification Test
Purchaser : Education
Tender Number : 6100048625
Type : RFA
County : Statewide
Publication date : 8/16/2019
Deadline : 8/30/2019 3:00:00 PM
Description : The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Education (PDE) is interested in receiving Requests for Application (RFA) from companies that develop, administer, and score educator certification tests for the newly approved Computer Science 7-12 certificate. Qualified companies shall demonstrate the capability of providing testing to candidates that aligns with Pennsylvania standards, of providing exemplary customer service, as well as producing accurate, timely, and comprehensive score reports. While not required, experience with providing educator certification testing in other states is desirable. The purpose of PDE s request is to determine the certification testing options available and the level of responsiveness to satisfy the requirements set forth herein. PDE will enter into one or more agreements with vendor(s) to provide these assessments and services to make them available to educator candidates in the Commonwealth, as well as to ensure tests remain robust and can meet changing requirements. PDE will enter into agreements with testing vendors that can provide exemplary customer service; clearly align test content to Pennsylvania s Core Standards and Academic Standards; provide accurate, timely, and comprehensive feedback to all entities; and outline clear accountability measures as described. PDE seeks RFAs from companies that will provide an assessment for candidates for educator certification in computer science 7-12. In this RFA, PDE sets the stage for some key guiding principles regarding educator assessments.
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