Literacy Screener

The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is seeking information from qualified suppliers regarding a Literacy Screener. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to identify assessment systems that will serve as a universal literacy screener aligned to the Oklahoma Academic Standards. Suppliers that meet all mandatory criteria for kindergarten, first, second, or third grades will be included on a list of approved literacy screeners upon approval by the State Board of Education, permitting school districts to negotiate contracts for the stated purposes. The screener data will be used at the beginning, middle, and end of each academic year to measure student achievement. The literacy screener will fulfill the requirements outlined in the Strong Readers Act by identifying students with reading difficulties, including risk for the characteristics of dyslexia. These assessments will be administered during regular school hours and will inform teachers about their students' reading abilities and deficiencies.