The California Department of Education (CDE), through this request for submissions, invites the submission of a primary language test in any of California's languages other than English in reading, spelling, written expression, and mathematics, for English learners in grades two through eleven. The designated primary language test (DPLT) will be administered, scored, and reported as part of the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program.
| Eligible Applicants |
Institutions of higher education, local educational agencies, nonprofit organizations, other organizations or agencies |
|---|---|
| Required Eligibility Criteria |
The bidder must be legally constituted and qualified to do business within the State of California (registered with the Secretary of State). Bidders must submit a current Certificate of Good Standing issued by the California Secretary of State. |
| Other Eligibility Considerations |
Bidders should have at least 36 months of experience in the administration of large-scale assessments. |
| Eligible Grade Level(s) |
Not applicable |
| Eligible Age Level(s) |
Not applicable |
| Legal Authority |
California Education Code sections 60640-60649 |
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| Source / Type | State, Federal / Contract |
| State Fiscal Year | 2005-06 |
| SACS Resource/ Revenue Codes |
0000 / 8590 |
| Total Available | Unavailable |
| Recipient Amount |
See Additional Information below. |
| Match Requirement |
No |
| Allocation Formula | N/A |
| Date Application Available |
April 5, 2005 |
|---|---|
| Due Date | May 18, 2005 |
| Expected Notification Date |
July 7, 2005 |
| Application | Unavailable |
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| Background | http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/index.asp |
| Fiscal | Unavailable |
| Other | The beginning date of the contract is contingent upon approval by the State Board of Education. Contract funding is contingent upon the annual appropriation in the Budget Act. Previously, CDE has been appropriated $1,400,000 per fiscal year for the DPLT. |
| Program | Miguel Cordova Phone : 916-319-0337 E-mail : mcordova@cde.ca.gov |
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| Fiscal | Debbie McClurg Phone : 916-319-0347 E-mail : dmcclurg@cde.ca.gov |
| Division | Assessment Development & Administration Division Phone : 916-445-8765 Fax : 916-319-0969 |
Last Modified: September 13, 2006
California Department of Education
1430 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814