Request for Supplemental Science Educational Materials Submission RFP #2016A TO: Publishers of Instructional Materials FROM: Kelly Cannon, K-12 Science Program Coordinator, Washoe County School District RE: Invitation to participate in the Washoe County District (“District”), State of Nevada list of approved supplemental materials; specifically with a Science focus. CURRICULUM SUBJECT AREA K through 12th grade Science focused areas SUBMISSION DEADLINE January 11, 2016 SUBMISSION ADDRESS Washoe County School District Attention: Maria Munoz, Instructional Materials Program Coordinator 380 Edison Way Reno, NV 89502 or via e-mail: mlmunoz@washoeschools.net (for web-based products only) SPECIFICATIONS Please deliver the following to the above address only for K-12 Science or Health focused supplements, by the submission deadline. Include technology specifications if needed. • Any products with a non-digital platform: o One (1) copy of any and all instructional support materials for said product. This includes non-digital manipulatives, teacher resources, and student materials; if available. • Any products that need to be installed via networks or desktops: o Two (2) copies that enable access or permissions for users to see student platform, teacher platform, administrator/school platform, and district platform; if available. o One (1) copy of any and all non-digital instructional support materials for said product. This includes non-digital manipulatives, teacher resources, and student materials; if available. • Web-based products: o Five (5) access codes or permissions that enable users to see student platform, teacher platform, administrator/school platform, and district platform; if available. Page 1 of 3 o One (1) copy of any and all non-digital instructional support materials for said product. This includes non-digital manipulatives, teacher resources, and student materials; if available. All submissions must be for Science learning and must be aligned to the Nevada Academic Standards for Science (NGSS) Additional copies and accompanying supplementary materials may be requested from selected publishers after the initial screening process is completed. Central to the needs of the District is a product that: • • • • • • FORMS INCOMPLETE FORMS Provides Differentiated Instruction including specific researched-based approaches to meet the needs of second language learners and students with a variety of learning difficulties. Demonstrates research-based effectiveness in teaching/learning. Culturally appropriate and balanced. Rigorous and balanced to include context-based applications, procedures, and skills based upon the Nevada Academic Content Standards. Provides usable data for monitoring student progress and/or determining student areas of strength/need. Incorporates the three-dimensional learning that includes science and engineering practices, disciplinary core ideas, and crosscutting concepts. All material submissions must be accompanied by TWO (2) COPIES of the Publisher Information Sheet. All forms must be printed. Submission packets not submitted in the manner designated above or incomplete packets will not be considered. TIMELINES The District will list approved Science materials by mid-March of the 2016 school year. These will be added to the approved WCSD Vendor Product List for individual school funded purchases. SAMPLING All instructional materials submitted for evaluation become the property of the District and will not be returned, it is expected that access to the product will be terminated after the review. Shipping costs related to these supplementary materials will be the sole responsibility of the Supplier/Publisher. Should your material be selected as a semi-finalist, you may be requested to provide one half-hour presentation/ product demonstration to a committee for final review. If product is approved, vendors may be invited to participate in a future product fair. During the course of the review process, DO NOT CONTACT OR SAMPLE any District entity or employee on any matter related to the supplementary materials submitted by your company, except at the request of Kelly Cannon or Maria Munoz. ASSISTANCE For any further information, clarifications, or other questions pertaining to RFP #2016A, please contact Maria Munoz, WCSD Instructional Materials Program Page 2 of 3 Coordinator by December 10, 2015 via email at: mlmunoz@washoeschools.net Page 3 of 3 Publisher Information Sheet Maria Muñoz Washoe County School District Curriculum and Instruction Regional Center for Teaching and Learning 380 Edison Way Reno, Nevada 89502 Phone: 775-861-4477 Fax: 775-861-1216 Name of Publisher Name of Product Contact Information Name Address Phone Number Email Local Representative, if different from above Name Address Phone Number Email Signature of Official Submitting Name Title Date For Office Use Only Received Complete Notes or Incomplete