Informational Item:
The process of adopting new ELA/SLA & Reading (K-8), Hand Writing (K-5), Spelling (1-6), and Personal Financial Literacy instructional materials is underway. Curriculum coordinators will be asking members of your faculty to serve as campus representatives.
Expectations for textbook committee members:
- Attend an initial introductory meeting in November where the process will be outlined
- Take shipment of samples provided by vendors
- Provide teachers access to textbook samples during the designated time periods
- Obtain and submit input from campus ELA teachers using a rubric
- Attend presentations from vendors
- Submit the campus vote for final selection
Timeline for adoption process:
September – October: Committee member selection
November – December: Introductory meeting with committee
November: Public viewing of adoption resources
December: Committee member recommendations due
January: Vendor presentations and final votes due
February: Board presentation of final selections