RFP #22-005: Elementary, Intermediate (Middle), and High School Level New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT)

The New York State Education Department (NYSED)’s Office of State Assessment (OSA) is seeking proposals from highly qualified respondents with expertise in the development and administration of statewide English language proficiency assessments to implement the New York State (NYS) English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) for multiple years, as defined in this RFP. These requested services include the ongoing development and administration of tests primarily delivered by computer for grades 2-12, with the exception of the first operational test of the contract, which is to be paper-based for all grades. Kindergarten and grade 1 will remain paper-based for all operational and Stand-Alone Field Tests (SAFTs) for the duration of the contract period. The requested services also include constructing SAFT forms, conducting field testing, scoring SAFTs, constructing interim (mid-school year) assessments, constructing operational test forms, ancillary materials, and scoring materials; scoring of all student responses to questions on operational tests entered by students on computer; and performing analysis and research. Proposals must include the provision of a computer-based platform for grades 2-12 that includes systems for administration and test delivery and a scoring platform. All SAFTs will be administered to students in grades 2-12 strictly on computer, except as an accommodation for students with disabilities, for the duration of the contract. The first SAFTs to be administered by the contractor will take place late February/early March