• Enhancing the core IMRA application to support publisher submissions, expert reviews, public transparency, and reporting. • Developing a new web-based module to support the local classroom review process, which allows educators across the state to evaluate instructional materials in real classroom settings. This module must be intuitive, secure, and scalable to accommodate thousands of educators and reviewers. • Ensuring accessibility and compliance with: o WCAG 2.1 AA standards o Data privacy requirements (See Attachment B, Section 19 Confidential Information, FERPA, and Information Security Requirements) o TEA’s branding Branding Standards | Texas Education Agency o TEA’s security policies (See Attachment B, Section 20. Information Security Requirements) • Providing agile development services, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, user story development, testing, and deployment. • Collaborating closely with TEA staff, including product owners, program leaders, and IT stakeholders, to ensure the platform meets evolving program needs and legislative requirements. • Delivering user-centered design and usability improvements based on ongoing research, feedback, and analytics. • Supporting integration with TEA’s internal systems and data infrastructure, including future connections to the agency’s data lake.
