- Ferguson-Florissant School District
- Ferguson-Florissant School District ELA Curriculum Adoption Process
Ferguson-Florissant School District ELA Curriculum Adoption Process
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We are in the process of a new ELA adoption for the elementary level (grades K-5) and secondary level (grades 6-12), with implementation of new ELA materials for this fall (2023).
Prior to the curriculum adoption and writing process, the District will evaluate current ELA programming to determine strengths, gaps and opportunities for better alignment to the District’s academic goals. The process includes specific requirements: alignment to state board adopted standards, accessibility for all students. The District’s adoption process is based on Board policy and the need to reflect the most current information, research and evidence based strategies and be aligned to academic content standards of the MSIP-6 and the District’s strategic plan, Equity and Access for All.
To this end, instructional materials are subject to a review process and must meet established specifications and criteria in order to be approved for use in classrooms. Stakeholders will be included in the adoption process – students, parents, teachers, administrators and community members. Their feedback is vital to selecting and implementing curriculum resources. Please see FFSD ELA Curriculum Adoption Process and Timeline:
Timeline
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January 2023
- District representatives review the ELA curriculum, observe classroom instruction and analyze K-5 Galileo ELA results.
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February 2023
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Presentation to the CAC regarding intent to adopt a new ELA curriculum resource for the 2023-24 school year.
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Survey sent to K-5 teachers to solicit feedback on new core ELA resources.
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District ELA curriculum process to include resources supported by the Science of Reading Pedagogy.
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Call for curriculum vendors according to the curriculum adoption process per Board policy 2020. Teacher surveys are referenced for input.
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March 2023
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Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) releases District MAP scores.
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Teachers meet with the Superintendent and District administration to provide feedback regarding the ELA curriculum adoption.
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Resource selection process runs from March 16-April 7
- Round 1: Evaluate resources using curriculum rubrics specific for grades K-2 and 3-5.
- Round 2: Evaluate resources using curriculum rubrics specific for grades K-2 and 3-5.
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April 2023
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April 10: CAC Meeting to provide an update on ELA adoption timeline/next steps.
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April 13: Vendor presentations for all FFSD stakeholders in Staff Development at the Administration Center per Board policy 2013 @ 4:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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April 17: Content Specific Meeting to update members and provide time to view curriculum materials.
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April 17-21 ELA materials available for teacher and stakeholder viewing.
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April 24: Teacher vote
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May 2023
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May 8: Inform CAC of the resource moving forward for board approval, present proposed PD, and present to Cabinet.
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May10: Board Meeting to share 2023-2024 ELA curriculum for Board approval.
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June 2023
- Board Meeting to approve K-5 ELA Adoption Professional Learning Plan.
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July 2023
- K-5 ELA Adoption Professional Learning Plan implementation.
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June, July & August 2023
Curriculum writing: This will be a collaborative effort between teachers, curriculum coordinators and district leaders.
