Offer templates and exemplars to streamline edtech review requests for vendors and staff¶

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Description¶

The report recommends providing completed example forms and a vendor-facing intake form so that technical compatibility, accessibility, and legal compliance information is gathered in one interaction. The report states that "Examples of completed forms for a variety of requests can help streamline filling out the form for the first time or for a new type of request." This eases the burden on district staff who previously needed multiple conversations with providers, and onboards providers to what to expect from evaluation.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Requires development and maintenance of intake forms, exemplars, and a vendor-facing form hosting an overview of the evaluation process.

Constraints¶

• The report describes this as addressing a burden identified in DPS's own rollout; earlier versions of the process required multiple provider contacts per tool.

Target Learners¶

• School and district leaders submitting tool requests, and edtech vendors

Target Learning Goals¶

• Efficient review of new edtech tools so instructional needs are met without excessive administrative burden

Related Strategies¶

• Require a brief certification questionnaire to filter vendor pitches

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Noakes, S., Shell, A., & Karim, S. (2025). Driving Edtech Coherence and Intentionality: Denver Public Schools' Innovative Procurement Process. https://doi.org/10.51388/20.500.12265/267