The Department of Education and Early Development (DEED), Division of Innovation and Education Excellence (IEE), is soliciting proposals for a vendor to coordinate and facilitate the revision and update of the Alaska state Social Studies Standards.  The selected vendor will coordinate the process, facilitate appropriate stakeholder groups, develop drafts of standards, and provide professional development on the finalized standards to DEED staff and appropriate educator groups.  The existing standards will be updated to address current best practice, civics, Alaska history, and Tribal Government.

DEED has committed to updating the Alaska Social Studies Standards, as they have not been reviewed since 1998.  DEED recognizes that the development of statewide standards requires a coordinated approach with a variety of opportunities for stakeholder input, engagement of tribal partners, and sensitivity to differing community perspectives.  DEED is interested in facilitating thoughtful, collegial discourse that leads to effective statewide standards for all Alaska students.

Proposals must be received no later than 3:00pm prevailing Alaska Time on February 9, 2023.

Please see attached RFP document for further information and instructions on how to submit a proposal.