MCPS began the implementation of Benchmark Advance, a new elementary English Language Arts curriculum (ELA) during the 2018-2019 school year. The contract was established for three years, with the option to extend for the three following years. MCPS has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to identify the curriculum that will be used for elementary ELA when the current contract concludes.
The goal of the RFP is to evaluate multiple products to ensure that the MCPS ELA curriculum is of the highest quality and meets the needs of our diverse school district. Key curriculum requirements include the components of Structured Literacy aligned to the Science of Reading research, a strong writing program, and that it reflects the diverse experiences and identities of all students.
TBD- end of December
TBD- January