Request for Information: K-3 Summer Tutoring

Issued:  March 21, 2024

Background and Project  Information:

Alaska Reads’ Act was implemented on July 1, 2023.  It requires districts to provide 20 hours of targeted interventions in the summer for third grade students who have a reading deficiency. The state of Alaska is seeking information for those who can:

• provide tutors and programs/materials (Must align with the Science of Reading)
• Or provide instructional coaches to support schools with interventions that aligns with the Science of Reading

These services consist of, but not limited to:

Tutors:

• Provide virtual tutors who can provide 20 hours of targeted instruction in a one to two-week period
• Provide intervention materials for the targeted instruction
• Provide resources for parents to support reading at home
• Create a positive working relationship with parents and the school
• Provide the tutoring through Zoom
• Progress monitor

Instructional Coaching:

• Provide a virtual coaching model to support teachers provided by the school/district
• Provide virtual professional development
• Provide intervention materials for the targeted instruction
• Provide resources for parents to support reading at home

Interested parties must submit a written response by April 5, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. ADT. Responses may be sent to:

Kathy Blomquist, Procurement Officer 
Email: eed.procurement@alaska.gov