All correspondence must be made through the Vendor Portal. Specifications include, but are not limited to: 4.1. Specifications for Student Learning Include: 1. Engaging, content-rich curriculum 2. Self-paced instruction incorporating learning strategies 3. User-friendly, interactive instructional tools to differentiate instruction for special populations, such as English language learners, students receiving special education services, and at-risk (unmotivated) students a. Scaffolding b. Read-aloud supports c. Definitions/highlighted vocabulary d. E-Notes e. Online electronic essay grading for ELA courses f. Annotation tools g. Interactive simulations h. Interactive science labs i. Incorporating manipulatives j. Graphing calculators 4. Sufficient practice and re-teaching for units of study 5. Lessons centered on relevant, real-world applications 6. Direct instruction with interactive simulations, interactive labs for science, use of manipulatives 7. Easily accessible progress monitoring for students and parents 8. Parental access to calendar and course completion through a parent portal