MMSD seeks to provide schools with high-quality instructional materials: 1.) are aligned to our districts SEL Competencies (based on Learning for Justice Standards) 2.) founded on the values of transformative SEL 3.) provide engaging activities and lessons that are content rich, free from bias, fully accessible to all learners, and culturally relevant to BIPOC student population both in English and in Spanish. Such a program will not only provide teachers with a coherent sequence of targeted work on grade specific standards but will also include lessons that are written with a clear purpose, structure, pacing, and background information to provide teachers with the content and pedagogical knowledge to meet the needs and the exceptional talents of the learners we serve: English language learners, gifted and advanced learners, and students with disabilities. In this RFP, Curricular and Instructional Materials are defined to be comprehensive curricula and materials needed for the total instructional experience for all diploma-bound learners in every classroom. Proposals must indicate how the Respondent’s Curricular and Instructional Materials are responsive to the applicable MMSD curriculum framework described in Section 1.1. In the event the Respondent’s Curricular and Instructional Materials do not fully align with the respective MMSD curriculum framework, the Respondent must clearly identify these areas. In the event that selected Curricular and Instructional Materials require any changes to an MMSD curriculum framework, such changes will require approval.
