ISBE Uses Pearson for New Flex Licensure Exams

The Illinois State Board of Education continues its existing contract with Evaluation Systems Group of Pearson to develop and deliver educator licensure content exams, including the new Early Childhood Education Flex assessment options. The agenda item focuses on approving cut scores for these Pearson-delivered tests rather than modifying the underlying contract.

Scope & details

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Contract type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Document type

Agenda

Source document

Illinois State Board of Education Agenda Early Childhood Education Flex Cut Scores 2025-11-20

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Who was awarded the professional services contract by Illinois State Board of Education?

Evaluation Systems Group of Pearson was awarded this professional services contract by Illinois State Board of Education, as recorded on November 20, 2025.

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This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Illinois State Board of Education Agenda Early Childhood Education Flex Cut Scores 2025-11-20 (Agenda), dated November 20, 2025 from Illinois State Board of Education. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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