Spanish 1-4 Curriculum

The Des Moines Independent Community School District is seeking a qualified firm to provide a comprehensive Spanish language curriculum for grades 9-12. The curriculum should be aligned to national and state standards, promote proficiency, intercultural competence, and student engagement. The selected vendor will provide instructional design and content, a digital platform, assessment system, and professional learning and support. The district anticipates allocating funding for multiple purchases over the next few years, with a budget of $100,000 for the first year, $100,000 for the second year, $50,000 for the third year, and $50,000 for the fourth year. Some key requirements of the project include: • A comprehensive, high-quality Spanish 1-4 curriculum aligned to national and state standards • An instructional approach emphasizing communication, cultural competence, and language proficiency development • A user-friendly digital curriculum platform with interactive student features • Standards-aligned, performance-based assessments measuring interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational communication • Built-in supports for multilingual learners and students with individualized education programs • Initial and ongoing professional learning for teachers, including curriculum implementation, proficiency-based instruction, and assessment calibration