Assistive Technology Reading and Writing Tool

RFP issued: April 17th, 2026

Questions due: April 23rd, 2026

Responses posted: April 29th, 2026

Proposals due: May 18th, 2026

Anticipated award date: June 25th, 2026

The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) seeks a vendor to provide a comprehensive assistive technology reading and writing software tool designed to support a diverse population of learners, including those with learning disabilities, reading and writing challenges, and Emergent Multilingual Learners. The solution must offer integrated Text-to-Speech, Speech-to-Text, and Word Prediction features to promote literacy, writing fluency, and independent learning across MCPS-supported digital platforms such as Google Workspace for Education, the Chrome Browser, Performance Matters testing platform, PDF annotation, and the Canvas Learning Management System.

Core functionalities required include converting digital text—including mathematical equations—into clear, natural sounding audio; highly accurate and inclusive dictation capabilities with recognition for various speech patterns and accents; and word prediction responsive to phonetic spelling and supportive features for students with writing difficulties and visual or motor impairments. The software should offer advanced grammar and spell check, homonym detection, syntax suggestions, explainers, and customizable layouts, as well as an assessment mode for restricted access during testing.

Additional functionality may include speech-to-text for math equations, multi-lingual and picture dictionaries, highlighters for creating study guides, vocabulary support tools, and translation features with differentiated access controls for teachers and students. Questions related to the RFP must be submitted by April 23, 2026.