I. Scope of Work/Services The Southern University Laboratory Virtual School requires the following minimum services. Any charges from these services MUST be noted in the proposal. Any variation from the minimum requirements MUST be noted. 1. Delivery and Hosting of Online Courses: Providing online content and instruction through a user-friendly Learning Management System (LMS) accessible on Mac, PC, and mobile platforms. 2. Course Licenses: Licenses are available for use for one year, with the option to extend services annually for an additional 4 years. Online learning platform allows unlimited course enrollments with each subscription (license) for at least 700 subscriptions (licenses), with the ability to add more students as needed. Each subscription (license) may be reused to enroll another student. 3. Qualified Instructors: Supplying highly qualified, Louisiana-certified teachers proficient in online teaching and parent-student interaction. 4. Enrollment and Course Registration System: Implementing a system for student enrollment and course placement. 5. Curriculum Compliance: Ensuring all courses are aligned with Louisiana Department of Education standards and include both online and offline activities. The vendor’s Core, Honors, and Advanced Placement courses meet NCAA curriculum guidelines. The vendor offers original-credit and credit-recovery courses for high school students. The curriculum provided by the vendor must be listed on the Louisiana Department of Education’s Tier I Instructional Materials List. If the curriculum is not on the Tier I list, the vendor must ensure the materials are eligible for a waiver from the Louisiana Department of Education and must be willing to apply for the waiver. 6. Assessment Strategies: Utilizing various methods to measure student mastery, including benchmark assessments aligned to LEAP2025. Coordinating instruction to meet state testing standards and requirements. 7. Material Provision: Providing all necessary course materials such as workbooks, texts, and lab equipment at no additional cost to students. Have the ability to supply necessary technology, including Chromebooks and internet hotspots, for students as applicable. Ensure technical support for provided devices, including troubleshooting, repair, and replacement services.
