The Iowa Department of Education is seeking early mathematics (K-6) universal screening and progress monitoring assessment submissions. Screening and monitoring tools submitted will be reviewed to ensure each approved measure meets the criteria specified by the Department. Those tools that meet the State’s approval criteria will be communicated to Iowa’s schools as approved early mathematics screening and monitoring assessments.
This RFAP submission opportunity does not include a cost proposal and will not result in a statewide contract.
Request for Approval (RFAP) Requirements
Applicants must submit responses to the required sections of the Submission Form to be considered for approval. An evaluation committee will conduct a comprehensive, fair, and impartial evaluation of proposals received in response to this request. The committee will identify those assessments that meet the minimum technical characteristics required for inclusion on the approved assessment list.
Submission Process & Timeline
| Timeline | Activity |
|---|---|
| April 17, 2025 | Request for Approval (RFAP) posted to Department site |
May 2, 2025 5 p.m. CT | Questions due: |
| May 16, 2025 | Department responses posted |
May 30, 2025 5 p.m. CT | Submissions due:
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| July 1, 2025 | Early Mathematics Assessment list posted |
Submission Checklist
- Request for Approval (RFAP) Submission Form, one per assessment submitted
- Supporting resources, referenced as evidence within the submission (e.g., user guide, technical manual, technical reports), are submitted as pdfs with the proposal.
- Each submission is no more than 16MB.
- There are no more than 10 total supporting attachments per submission.
- If submitting multiple measures that stand alone, each is described and supported separately per Submission Form.