The purpose of this RFP is to provide the Buffalo Public Schools with a rigorous, interactive Mandarin Chinese textbook(s) aligned to the New York State World Languages. Vendors may submit one textbook that covers all three levels of instruction or three different textbooks. This textbook(s) will be available to all schools offering Mandarin Chinese Grades 7 - 12 for student and teacher use. The textbook(s) must be culturally responsive, offers support for students identified Special Education as well as offer online resources. The textbook must reflect the importance of every student’s engagement with the ACFTL 5C (National Standards), NCSSFL – ACTFL Can – Do Statements, New York State World Languages Standards (current and upcoming 2023) and focus on proficiency-based instruction. Additionally, the program must be adaptive to meet the needs of all learners, including special education, and advanced students.