Policy%202020%20Course%20Design%2C%20Selection%20and%20Adoption%20of%20Instructional%20Materials.pdf

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Book Policy Manual

Section 2000 - Instruction

Title Course Design, Selection and Adoption of Instructional Materials
Code 2020

Status Active

Adopted October 11, 2001

Last Revised June 28, 2018

Last Reviewed June 28, 2018

Prior Revised Dates 06.97; 06.11; 04.15

The board recognizes its responsibility for the improvement and growth of the educational program of the schools. To this
end, the course designs will be evaluated, adapted and developed on a continuing basis. Instructional materials shall be
selected to ensure alignment with state learning standards and enable all students to master foundational skills and
knowledge to achieve college and career readiness.

Definitions
For the purpose of policy and procedure 2020, the following definitions will apply:

Course Design is the process that includes identifying and sequencing essential content supporting students’ skill
development towards state learning standards. Course design involves providing appropriate instructional materials,
professional development, and support systems for teachers as they implement the course.

Instructional Materials are all materials designed for use by students and their teachers as learning resources to help
students to acquire facts, skills, and/or to develop cognitive processes. These instructional materials, used to help students
meet state learning standards, may be printed or digital, and may include textbooks, technology-based materials, other
educational media, and assessments. They may carry different licensing types from open to all rights reserved. For the
purposes of this policy, there are five categories of instructional materials:

Core Instructional Materials are the primary instructional resources for a given course. They are district-
approved and provided to all students to help meet learning standards and provide instruction towards course
requirements.

Alternative Core Materials are the primary instructional materials for a given course that are used with a subset
of students. These materials are intended to replace approved core materials and may be used for specialized
course offerings or flexible learning environments.

Intervention Materials are designed to support strategic or intensive intervention for students who are at risk of
not meeting established learning standards. Intervention materials are used with students to accelerate progress
toward particular learning goals based on systematic assessment, decision-making, and progress monitoring.

Supplemental Materials are used in conjunction with the core instructional materials of a course. These items

extend and support instruction. They include, but are not limited to, books, periodicals, visual aids, video, sound
recordings, computer software and other digital content.

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Temporary Supplemental Materials are those items used in conjunction with the core instructional materials of
a course that are of interest or value for a short period of time and are chosen within district-established
guidelines. They are not intended to supplant the adopted curriculum nor be used on a regular instructional basis.
Examples might include timely articles from relevant, reliable sources, websites, or news broadcasts. The use of
temporary supplemental materials for time periods of over one year requires consideration of the material as either
part of the core instructional material for a course or supplemental material for the course depending on the nature
and scope of the material.

Instructional Materials Committee is the body that makes core instructional materials adoption recommendations to the
School Board based on superintendent-established procedures.

Course Design
The superintendent or designee will establish procedures for course design that:

Provide for the regular review of selected content areas and implementation of any suggested changes.
Provide for involvefnent of community representatives and staff members at appropriate times.

Selection and Adoption of Instructional Materials
The primary objective in selecting instructional materials is to implement, enrich and support the educational program of
the schools. All instructional materials will be selected in conformance with:

. Applicable state and federal laws;

. The district’s age-appropriate guidelines;

. Goals and/or learning standards of the district and state; and

. Procedures established by the instructional materials committee which address the criteria detailed in the
corresponding procedure 2020P.

5. Athorough analysis of currently adopted instructional materials with identification of deficiencies and misalignment
of needs.

. Use of an instructional materials evaluation tool to determine the selected materials.

. Learning targets/goals that can be evaluated to determine if instructional goals are met. These target/goals should
be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time bound.

8. Alignment to allocated budget resources for adopted materials.

9. The district adopted replenishment and replacement cycle to ensure materials have the longevity required.

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The board is responsible for the adoption of all core materials used in the district.

The superintendent, or designee, will establish procedures for core material, alternate core, and intervention material
selection and adoption using criteria around evidence-based practices.

The superintendent will ensure that a listing of all core instructional materials used within the school curriculum is
maintained in the district and is available for public review either in-person or online.

The intent of the board is that the superintendent delegate responsibility for examining, evaluating, and selecting all
supplemental and temporary supplemental materials to the professional staff of the district. This includes preparing all
student reading lists. Staff will rely on reason and professional judgment in the selection of high quality supplemental
materials that align to state learning standards and are appropriate for the instructional program and developmental level
and interests of their students.

Legal RCW_28A.150.230 District school directors' responsibilities
RCW 28A.320.230 Instructional materials — Instructional materials committee
RCW_28A.320.170 Tribal history and culture [as amended by SSB 5433

RCW _28A.405,.060 Course of study and regulations —Enforcement — Withholding
salary warrant for failure

Chapter 28A.640 RCW Sexual Equality
WAC 180-44-010 Responsibilities related to instruction

WAC 392-190-055 Textbooks and instructional materials — Scope — Elimination of
bias

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