Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking an individual/organization qualified to furnish psychometric services as needed. The services are provided for the Career Technical Education (CTE) End-of-Program assessments and Kentucky Grades 3-8 and High School Summative assessments in reading, writing mathematics, science and social studies. The services shall also include validation and research support for Kentucky's accountability system, assist in the development of data for the annual Federal consolidated state plan, federal assessment peer reviews as needed, interaction with the National Technical Panel on Assessment and Accountability (NTAPAA) and technical support to other departments within the KDE.