Agenda Item
ii. RFQu 24-571 K-12 World Languages Instructional Resources
Summary: Presented by: Ms. Stacy E. Stepney, Chief Academic Officer, Division of Curriculum & Instruction
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the RFQu 24-571 K-12 World Languages Instructional Resources contracts with Klett World Languages, Vista Higher Learning, Wayside Publishing, Carnegie Learning, and Savvas to support K-12 world languages instruction. These vendors are the most responsive and responsible bidders to provide world languages instructional resources in print and/or digital formats for teachers and students for more than $100,000 per vendor but not to exceed a total contracted amount of $20,000,000.
K-12 Core World Languages Instructional Resources
Grades/Specific Courses
Vendor
DLI French K-5
Klett World Languages
DLI Spanish K-5
Vista Higher Learning
Spanish K-5
Vista Higher Learning
French 6-8
Vista Higher Learning
Connections French
Vista Higher Learning
Spanish 6-8
Carnegie Learning
Connections Spanish
Carnegie Learning
German 6
Klett World Languages
German I-IV
Klett World Languages
AP German Language and Culture
Wayside Publishing
French I-IV
Vista Higher Learning
AP French
Vista Higher Learning
Spanish I - IV
Carnegie Learning
Spanish V
Vista Higher Learning
AP Spanish Language and Culture
Vista Higher Learning
Spanish for Native Spanish Speakers 1-3
Vista Higher Learning
AP Spanish Literature and Culture
Wayside Publishing
Latin I - III
Savvas
AP Latin
Savvas
K-12 Supplemental World Languages Instructional Resources
Grades/Specific Courses
Vendor
DLI Spanish K-5
Vista Higher Learning
AP French
Vista Higher Learning
AP Spanish Language and Culture
Vista Higher Learning
Why: According to Board Policy IFA-Instructional Materials and Content, the District must provide access to instructional resources including, but not limited to, textbooks and supplemental materials. Board Policy IFA requires the presentation of recommendations for textbook adoption to the Board of Education.
The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is seeking to adopt and purchase K-12 world languages instructional and supplemental resources. Through the curriculum adoption process, DCSD aims to advance the mission, vision, and values by (a) improving access to meaningful content, (b) increasing awareness of sound instructional practices, (c) providing technological assets that promote creativity, connections, and innovation, and (d) engaging students in rigorous activities, assessments. The goal of the adoption is to provide up-to-date, research-based, relevant, and appropriate instructional resources that effectively support teaching and learning and offer greater access to relevant print and/or digital resources.
Details: In accordance with the formal procurement procedures published by the Georgia Department of Education, the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was issued December 14, 2023. Electronic notification was sent to 85 vendors from the DCSD vendor list, 1,398 vendors through the State of Georgia Procurement Registry (GPR), and 253 vendors through IonWave, the DCSD solicitation portal. The solicitation was advertised in the Champion Newspaper for two (2) consecutive weeks beginning December 14, 2023 and December 21, 2023. Eight (8) proposals were received on January 23, 2024 for the RFQu 24-571 K-12 World Languages Instructional Resources. The eight (8) proposals were deemed responsive and evaluated on the following criteria: alignment to Georgia K-12 World Languages Standards, evidence-based instructional strategies/resources for diverse learners, quality of supporting texts, support for improved literacy practices, complimentary digital resources, data privacy, set-up costs, initial training, and ongoing support.
The contract will include up to four, one-year extension options contingent upon DCSD’s offer to such an extension, the successful offeror’s acceptance, and the approval of the DeKalb County Board of Education to extend the contract.
Financial impact: The total contract amount will not exceed $20,000,000.
ESSER Federal Charge Codes:
448.1000.553200.30521.7210.4190.8010.035.2022
COMMUNICATION-WEB SUBSCRPT/LIC
448.1000.561000.30521.7210.4190.8010.035.2022
SUPPLIES
448.1000.564000.30521.7210.4190.8010.035.2022
DIGITAL/ELECTRONIC TEXTBOOKS
448.1000.564100.30521.7210.4190.8010.035.2022
TEXTBOOKS - PRINTED
448.1000.564200.30521.7210.4190.8010.035.2022
BOOKS (OTHER THAN TEXTBOOKS)
Contact: Dr. Ron Adams, Coordinator, Educational Media and Instructional Materials, Division of Curriculum & Instruction, 678-676-1471
Mrs. Lummie Baker, Director, Educational Media and Instructional Materials, Division of Curriculum & Instruction, 678-676-2421
Mrs. Stephanie Brown-Bryant, Director, Teaching and Learning, Division of Curriculum & Instruction, 678-676-0129
Ms. Stacy E. Stepney, Chief Academic Officer, Division of Curriculum & Instruction, 678-676-0731
Dr. Sean R. Tartt, Deputy Chief Academic Officer, Division of Curriculum & Instruction, 678-676-0731
Dr. Kimberlynn Weston, Director, Teaching and Learning, Division of Curriculum & Instruction, 678-676-0129
Effective: June 11, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Status: Solicitation Reviewed and Approved by General Counsel
K-12 MUSIC INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Recommended for Adoption and Purchase
STATE
GRADE FUNDED STATE FUNDED COURSE TITLE VENDOR RESOURCE TITLE FORMAT
NUMBER
ELEMENTARY GRADES K – 5
DLI Kindergarten Partner Language
Kindergarten 67.08000 Klett World Languages Cap Sur… 1-3 ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
& Literacy (French)
DLI 1st Grade Partner Language &
Grade 1 67.08100 Klett World Languages Cap Sur… 1-3 ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Literacy (French)
DLI 2nd Grade Partner Language &
Grade 2 67.08200 Klett World Languages Cap Sur… 1-3 ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Literacy (French)
DLI 3rd Grade Partner Language &
Grade 3 67.08300 Klett World Languages Cap Sur… 1-3 ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Literacy (French)
DLI 4th Grade Partner Language &
Grade 4 67.08400 Klett World Languages Cap Sur… 1-3 ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Literacy (French)
DLI 5th Grade Partner Language &
Grade 5 67.08500 Klett World Languages Cap Sur… 1-3 ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Literacy (French)
DLI Kindergarten Partner Language
Kindergarten 67.08000 Vista Higher Learning La Cartilla 1-4 ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
& Literacy (Spanish)
DLI Kindergarten Partner Language
Kindergarten 67.08000 Vista Higher Learning A+ Science Literacy Kit K ☒Print ☐ Digital ☐Both Print and Digital
& Literacy (Spanish)
DLI 1st Grade Partner Language & Vista Higher Learning ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Grade 1 67.08100 La Cartilla 1-4
Literacy (Spanish)
DLI 1st Grade Partner Language & ☒Print ☐ Digital ☐Both Print and Digital
Grade 1 67.08100 Vista Higher Learning A+ Science Literacy Kit 1
Literacy (Spanish)
DLI 2nd Grade Partner Language & Vista Higher Learning ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Grade 2 67.08200 La Cartilla 1-4
Literacy (Spanish)
DLI 2nd Grade Partner Language & ☒Print ☐ Digital ☐Both Print and Digital
Grade 2 67.08200 Vista Higher Learning A+ Science Literacy Kit 2
Literacy (Spanish)
DLI 3rd Grade Partner Language & Vista Higher Learning ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Grade 3 67.08300 La Cartilla 1-4
Literacy (Spanish)
DLI 3rd Grade Partner Language & ☒Print ☐ Digital ☐Both Print and Digital
Grade 3 67.08300 Vista Higher Learning A+ Science Literacy Kit 3
Literacy (Spanish)
STATE
GRADE FUNDED STATE FUNDED COURSE TITLE VENDOR RESOURCE TITLE FORMAT
NUMBER
DLI 4th Grade Partner Language & Vista Higher Learning ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Grade 4 67.08400 La Cartilla 1-4
Literacy (Spanish)
DLI 4th Grade Partner Language & ☒Print ☐ Digital ☐Both Print and Digital
Grade 4 67.08400 Vista Higher Learning A+ Science Literacy Kit 4
Literacy (Spanish)
DLI 5th Grade Partner Language & Vista Higher Learning ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Grade 5 67.08500 La Cartilla 1-4
Literacy (Spanish)
DLI 5th Grade Partner Language & ☒Print ☐ Digital ☐Both Print and Digital
Grade 5 67.08500 Vista Higher Learning A+ Science Literacy Kit 5
Literacy (Spanish)
☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Kindergarten 60.06100 Spanish/Kindergarten Vista Higher Learning ¡Listos! A
☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Grade 1 60.06200 Spanish/Grade 1 Vista Higher Learning ¡Listos! B
☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Grade 2 60.06300 Spanish/Grade 2 Vista Higher Learning ¡Listos! C
☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Grade 3 60.06400 Spanish/Grade 3 Vista Higher Learning ¡Listos! D
Grade 4 60.06500 Spanish/Grade 4 Vista Higher Learning ¡Listos! E ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Grade 5 60.06600 Spanish/Grade 5 Vista Higher Learning ¡Listos! F ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
MIDDLE GRADES 6 – 8
French 6 Vista Higher Learning Chemins 1 ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Grade 6 60.0070
French 7 Vista Higher Learning Chemins 1 ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Grade 7 60.0080
French 8 Vista Higher Learning Chemins 1 ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Grade 8 60.0090
Connections French Vista Higher Learning Chemins 1 ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
6-8 60.08100
Spanish 6 Carnegie Learning ¡Qué chévere! 1
Grade 6 60.0670 ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Spanish 7 Carnegie Learning ¡Qué chévere! 1
Grade 7 60.0680 ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Spanish 8 Carnegie Learning ¡Qué chévere! 1
Grade 8 60.0690 ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Connections Spanish Carnegie Learning ¡Qué chévere! 1
6-8 60.08400 ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
German 6 Klett World Languages Portfolio Deutsch Neu 1
Grade 6 61.00700 ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
HIGH SCHOOL GRADES 9 – 12
Vista Higher Learning Chemins 1 ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
9-12 60.01100 French I
STATE
GRADE FUNDED STATE FUNDED COURSE TITLE VENDOR RESOURCE TITLE FORMAT
NUMBER
Vista Higher Learning Chemins 2 ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
9-12 60.01200 French II
Vista Higher Learning Chemins 3 ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
9-12 60.01300 French III
Vista Higher Learning Chemins 4 ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
9-12 60.01400 French IV
Advanced Placement Vista Higher Learning Thèmes ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
9-12 60.01700
French/Language and Culture
Advanced Placement Vista Higher Learning AP French and Culture Exam Prep ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
9-12 60.01700
French/Language and Culture
Carnegie Learning ¡Qué chévere! 1
9-12 60.07100 Spanish I ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Carnegie Learning ¡Qué chévere! 2
9-12 60.07200 Spanish II ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Carnegie Learning ¡Qué chévere! 3
9-12 60.07300 Spanish III ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Carnegie Learning ¡Qué chévere! 4
9-12 60.07400 Spanish IV ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Vista Higher Learning Perspectivas
9-12 60.07500 Spanish V ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Advanced Placement Spanish Vista Higher Learning Temas
9-12 60.07700 ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Language and Culture
Advanced Placement Spanish Vista Higher Learning AP Spanish Language & Culture Prep
9-12 60.07700 ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Language and Culture
Spanish for Native Spanish Speakers Vista Higher Learning Galería A
9-12 60.07900 ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Level 1
Spanish for Native Spanish Speakers Vista Higher Learning Galería B
9-12 60.07910 ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Level 2
Vista Higher Learning Galería C
9-12 60.07920 Spanish for Native Speakers Level 3 ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Advanced Placement Spanish Wayside Publishing Azulejo
9-12 60.08110 ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Literature and Culture
Klett World Languages Portfolio Deutsch Neu 1
9-12 61.01100 German I ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Klett World Languages Portfolio Deutsch Neu 2
9-12 61.01200 German II ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Klett World Languages Portfolio Deutsch Neu 3/4
9-12 61.01300 German III ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Klett World Languages Portfolio Deutsch Neu 3/4
9-12 61.01400 German IV ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Advanced Placement German Wayside Publishing Neue Blinkwinkel
9-12 61.01700 ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Language & Culture
STATE
GRADE FUNDED STATE FUNDED COURSE TITLE VENDOR RESOURCE TITLE FORMAT
NUMBER
Savvas Ecce Romani 1
9-12 61.04100 Latin I ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Savvas Ecce Romani 2
9-12 61.04200 Latin II ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Savvas Ecce Romani 3
9-12 61.04300 Latin III ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital
Savvas Celebrate! Celebres Lectiones
9-12 61.04800 Advanced Placement Latin ☐Print ☐ Digital ☒Both Print and Digital