Curriculum Selection Process

FLASH (Family Life and Sexual Health) – comprehensive sexuality education curricula developed by the Seattle and King County, Washington Public Health 

• 5th Grade FLASH Curriculum Committee: Formed January 18, 2023  

• Teacher Input Survey: distributed to 5th grade teachers February 27, 2023  

• 5th Grade FLASH Curriculum Committee meeting dates  
  Each meeting date includes its main agenda item(s). 

  • February 8, 2023 – Review and discuss curriculum changes

  • March 14, 2023 – Review teacher survey input and agree on instructional update recommendations
     

• Recommendations are forwarded to the Executive Director of Teaching & Learning​ 

• Instructional Materials Committee (IMC) reviews recommendations and if affirmed, forwards the recommendations to the School Board (est. April – May)​ 

• Public review and comment (est. May 22 - June 2)​ 

• School board review for approval (est. June or August)​ 

• If approved, training and implementation will take place during the 2023-24 school year. 

February 8, 2023

Curriculum Committee Message for February 8, 2023

The first meeting of the FLASH Curriculum Committee was held on February 8. Recently, Seattle & King County Washington Public Health released an updated version of the Family Life and Sexual Heath (FLASH) curriculum, our currently adopted curriculum for 5th grade sexual health education in ISD.  The committee heard an overview of the changes that have been made to the adopted curriculum. Committee members will review new lessons and reconvene in March to discuss changes and make a recommendation regarding adopting any or all of the updated curriculum for the 2023-2024 school year.  

The updated curriculum is available for public viewing on the King County website.   

The next meeting is scheduled for March 14, 2023.  
 

March 14, 2023

5th Grade FLASH Curriculum Committee Common Message for March 14, 2023  

The second meeting of the FLASH Curriculum Committee was held on March 14. The agenda included the following:​ 

• Review of teacher survey results​ 

• Discussion of proposed curriculum updates​ 

• Consensus decision-making​ 

The committee recommends the following curriculum changes: ​ 

• Adoption of all new 5th grade FLASH lesson updates, as written by Public Health Seattle & King County with the following exception: 
• Updates called for a change in practice regarding answering student questions. The adoption committee recommends maintaining current practice of only answering student questions on content covered in 5th grade lessons, for which teachers have been trained.  

Next Steps:​ 

• Recommendations are forwarded to the Executive Director of Teaching & Learning​ 

• Instructional Materials Committee reviews recommendations and if affirmed, forwards the recommendations to the School Board (est. April – May)​ 

• Public review and comment (est. May-June)​ 

• School board review for approval (est. June or August)​ 

• If approved, training and implementation will take place during the 2023-24 school year. 

The updated curriculum is available for public viewing on the King County website. 

FLASH Updated Curriculum - Overview of Key Changes

• A Closer Look—Macmillan/McGraw-Hill (K) 
• Collecting and Examining Life—Science Companion  (1)
• Magnets; Motion—Science Companion (1)
• Habitats—National Geographic Learning (1)
• Sun, Moon, and Stars —National Geographic Learning (1-2)
• Forces and Motion —National Geographic Learning (2)
• Organisms—Science & Technology Concepts (2)
• Designing Hand Pollinators—Engineering is Elementary (2)
• Rocks and Minerals– Science & Technology Concepts (3)
• Weather—Science Companion (3)
• Salmon—ISD (3)
• Matter; Earth’s Changing Surfaces —Science Companion (4)
• Earth in Space; Ecosystems— Science & Technology Concepts (4)
• Water, Water Everywhere; A Slick Solution —Engineering is Elementary (4)
• Physical Science; Life Science —National Geographic Learning (5)
• Experiments with Plants; Motion and Design — Science & Technology Concepts (5)
• Designing Alarm Circuits—Engineering is Elementary (5)

• Elementary STEM curriculum teacher and parent input survey responses - November 2018
  All comments are displayed that do not violate the district's civility regulation and/or personally name individuals.
• Teacher adoption committee: Formed October 22, 2018
• Teacher adoption committee meeting dates
  Each meeting date includes its main agenda item(s).
  • December 13, 2018 – Finalize charter; share district STEM vision and research; review NGSS and computer science standards and best instructional practices.
  • March 27, 2019 – Examine instructional materials evaluation tools; choose and/or modify a tool and calibrate its use.
  • April 2, 2019 – Evaluate instructional materials; identify any additional information needed.
  • May 14, 2019 – Community preview of curriculum resources selected for field test: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. in Boardroom A.
  • June 6, 2019 – Review evaluation findings; make field testing decisions and plans, including data collection tools.
  • December 19, 2019 – Review field test data and community input; agree on instructional materials recommendation.
  • February, 2020 – Plan for implementation. 
• IMC review and decision: TBD 
• ISD Board Review: TBD
• Community review and input: TBD 

December 19, 2019

On December 19th, the Elementary STEM Adoption Committee made a consensus recommendation to adopt Amplify Science. If approved by the Instructional Materials Committee and the School Board, Amplify will replace our current elementary science curriculum, which is not aligned to Washington State Science Learning Standards (NGSS), beginning next fall. Committee members and field testers found that Amplify strongly supports NGSS standards through an inquiry-based learning model grounded in real-world phenomena. Other strengths include equity supports, integration opportunities, and usability. 

June 6, 2019

On June 6, the Elementary STEM Curriculum Adoption Committee reviewed and commented on drafts of computer science lessons to be integrated with the core science/engineering curriculum resources to be field tested in the fall. They also reviewed proposed field test logistics and recommended data collection strategies. Finally, the Committee identified professional development needs for teachers participating in the field test.

April 2, 2019

The Elementary STEM Curriculum Adoption Committee spent April 2 thoroughly and thoughtfully evaluating five sets of core curriculum resources using a detailed rubric based on previously identified, research-based selection criteria. After sharing findings across grade levels and weighing the strengths of each resource, the Committee selected two resources to move forward for field testing: Amplify Science and STEMscopes. Field tests will take place at each elementary school in fall, 2019.

March 27, 2019

On March 27, the Elementary STEM Curriculum Adoption Committee explored pedagogical shifts related to Washington State Science Learning Standards. The Committee then examined, and practiced using, a curriculum evaluation rubric linked to the selection criteria the Committee identified in its December meeting. Publisher representatives provided overviews of five curriculum resources most aligned with Committee criteria.

December 13, 2018

The Elementary STEM (science/technology/engineering/math) Curriculum Adoption Committee met for the first time on December 13, 2018. This committee will be recommending curriculum for implementation in the 2020-2021 school year. After reviewing the charter and establishing norms, the committee examined parent and teacher survey feedback, student achievement data, state standards in science/engineering and computer science, and instructional best practices. Based on those inputs, the team identified and prioritized curriculum selection criteria.

• Middle School Health and Physical Education Curriculum Parent Input Survey – (March 2019)
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• Teacher adoption committee: May 14, 2019
• Teacher adoption committee meeting dates
  Each meeting date includes its planned main agenda item(s), then links to the specific meeting summary when available
  • May 14, 2019 - share goals and timeline/schedule, establish norms and consensus process, review, trends, research and parent survey results, share district vision and best practice, review of standards.
  • October 16, 2019 – Review district vision and best practice, review standards, curriculum and materials review, prepare for field test.
  • November 26, 2019 – Review district vision and best practice, review standards, curriculum and materials review, prepare for field test.
  • January 24, 2020 – Complete curriculum and materials review, Field test and Materials selection
  • March 17, 2020 – Materials adoption presented to IMC
  • Possible 6th Meeting if needed

March 24, 2021

The committee reviewed the additional middle school Health course materials to submit to the Instructional Materials Committee (that were not submitted with the texts). The Director of Educational Technology introduced the Cyber Civics materials and asked the committee to consider integrating some of the information into the Health classes where appropriate to support the ISTE standards. Teachers began the work of modifying the Scope and Sequence of 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th grade Health courses to reflect the new texts.

February 24, 2021

The committee reviewed the adoption process, checklist and timeline. The new sexual health Washington State requirements were discussed to make sure that the new requirements are being met. The field testing of the potential texts was completed, including supplemental materials. The committee is recommending the updated Teen Health (McGraw Hill) Text and Digital subscription for 6^th and 7^th Grade and the Essential Health Skills for Middle School (G-W Publisher) Text, Workbook, and Digital subscription for 8^th Grade to the Instructional Materials Committee (IMC) on March 11, 2021.

February 26, 2020

The MS PE/Health Adoption Committee reconvened on 2/26 and reviewed curriculum/resource evaluations as they prepare to field test. The committee spent time revising the scope and sequence. The next meeting is scheduled for March 26.

January 24, 2020

The MS PE/Health Adoption Committee reconvened 1/24. After reviewing work from the last meeting, the committee continued to review resources and curriculum. They used a Materials Adoption Scoring sheet to rate each resource and determine what would then be field tested at buildings. Logistics on what field testing would include, resources, videos, etc. was discussed. Our next meeting will be February 26, 2020. 

December 9, 2019

Middle School PE/Health Adoption Committee reconvened on 12/9. After reviewing the standards, equipment and resources were examined in depth. The committee focused discussion on selecting resources that emphasized student outcomes, differentiated instruction, and aligned with state standards. Equipment was also screened by the committee for fitness assessment. Committee members will evaluate which resources to field test and determine time frames in January. The next meeting is scheduled for January 24, 2020.

October 16, 2019

The adoption committee reconvened on 10/16 to continue their work to research and review curriculum resources for Middle School PE and Health. Norms and the consensus process was reviewed. Kris Coleman and Carly Hupp facilitated the meeting. After a Seesaw exercise that modeled integrating technology and reinforced teambuilding, the committee focused on creating a vision for PE/Health that included skills, knowledge and experiences that students’ gain in MS. They discussed equitable instructional practices in PE/Health and how Social and Emotional Health overlaps with PE/Health.

PE/Health state standards were examined and aligned with a 6^th, 7^th, 8^th grade scope and sequence for PE/Health was drafted. The next meeting is scheduled for 11/26.

May 14, 2019

The first meeting of the MS Health and PE committee was held on May 14 with Kris Coleman and Tracy Schellberg facilitating. The committee reviewed input from a district parent survey that focused on topics identified as priorities for the committee and the community. Research was introduced and examined as it aligned with National and State PE/Health Standards. Next meeting October 16, 2019.

• Connected Mathematics Project 3 (CMP 3) for Grades 6, 7, 8 – Savvas (formerly Pearson K12 Learning)

• Identify priorities for CC 6-8 curriculum materials based on 1) community input, 2) teacher input, 3) student data, 4) state standards, and 5) instructional practices aligned with district initiatives and current research - April 7, 2022
• Determine curriculum review criteria and propose new math pathways - May 5, 2022
• Confirm pathways plan, complete our tool for rating curriculum options, and begin reviewing options - June 2, 2022
• Determine needs for new pathways implementation and prepare messaging to schools and community; revisit the district budget, recheck Ed Reports in case of new curriculum options, and then continue reviewing curriculum options - February/March 2023
• Plan new pathways phase-in for fall 2024; narrow to top 2 curricula (budget allowing) - March/April 2023
• Consider/address new pathways impacts on classrooms; plan the curriculum field test process & data collection - April-June 2023
• Field test top two curricula and collect data - Fall 2023 and Winter 2024
• IMC & Board approval for implementation Fall 2024 - Spring 2024

MEETING SUMMARIES

March 2024

Materials selection committee convened to discuss parent, community, field testing teacher and student survey data.  Field testers and students overall preferred enVision.  After discussion, the committee voted unanimously in favor of adopting enVision.

The materials selection committee produced the following explanation for their choice:

"We chose EnVision because it offers greater accessibility for all students, along with more engaging materials and abundant practice opportunities, including leveled practice. Our students overwhelmingly preferred EnVision. The curriculum provides various teaching formats, including interactive presentations, paper, and online versions of materials. There are rich STEM projects and Pick-a-Project options that allow for Universal Design for Learning (UDL) student choice based on personal interest. EnVision's integration with Canvas is an added convenience. The curriculum also provides appropriate challenges tailored to different student levels. Moreover, its alignment with the high school curriculum is an additional benefit, giving them a head start for success.

January 2024

During January and February 2024, the originally planned meetings were cancelled.  One and two hour-long field test trainings were scheduled for non-instructional time.

December 2023

The meeting primarily focused on selecting materials for field testing during Winter 2023-24. Presentations were made by Savvas, Curriculum Associates, and Big Ideas Learning, providing insights into their respective programs. The schedule included a change in the format for the Big Ideas Learning session to a Zoom meeting after lunch. Members engaged in the evaluation process, filling out rubrics/notes and reviewed additional materials provided by vendors in the morning.  The team also took time to review online tools for "Math and You."

A critical discussion point was the selection of materials for field testing.  Voting members unanimously selected Savvas’ “enVision” to field test and reached consensus on field testing "i-Ready" as the second option after additional discussion.

October 2023

The adoption committee reconvened with some new and some returning members to select materials for implementation during the 2024-2025 school year.  The committee reviewed the Charter, goals, and deliverables, Selection criteria for members were clarified, and the approach for achieving consensus was determined. Attendees collectively identified non-negotiable elements for a curriculum, ensuring alignment with the Charter.  Members reviewed and the Selection Tool developed in spring 2022.  The meeting concluded with a discussion on identifying potential field test resources, which would encompass intervention and progress monitoring resources. This critical phase of the meeting ensured that plans were in place for effective testing and evaluation of the curriculum.  The committee selected three curriculums to investigate further: Big Ideas Math: Modeling Real Life (Big Ideas Learning, National Geographic, Cengage); i-Ready Math (Curriculum Associates); enVision Mathematics Common Core (Savvas fka Pearson).  Representatives of these materials were invited to present at the December committee meeting.

February 2023

In preparation to phase in the new math pathways, i-Ready Math Classroom was selected as a supplemental curriculum for the 2023-2024 school year in the newly formed "Math 1" and "Math 1-2" classrooms.  This meeting as well as those in March, April, May, and June of 2023 pivoted focus on preparing to teach with these materials and review best practices for middle school mathematics teaching and learning.

June 2022

The Middle School Common Core Mathematics 6-8 Adoption Committee met for the second time on 5 May, 2022. The committee reached consensus regarding a plan for new middle school pathways, details of which will be announced at a later date. At earliest, these pathways would begin to be phased in Fall of 2023-24, and announced prior to registration for that year (March 2023). Additionally, the committee completed a Curriculum Ratings Tool to use in the review process for a new curriculum. The tool is a culmination of the input provided from families, staff, student data, standards, and effective instructional practices. The committee began evaluating some of the curriculum options currently available for review, and anticipate continuing their review starting February 2023.

May 2022

The Middle School Common Core Mathematics 6-8 Adoption Committee met for the second time on 5 May, 2022. The committee reviewed and utilized state standards and research-based practices to further refine criteria for curriculum selection and math pathways. There were an insufficient number of voting members present to reach consensus on our work at this meeting, but proposals will be ready for reaching consensus in June on both a list of criteria for curriculum review and on updates to our math pathways.

April 2022

The Middle School Common Core Mathematics 6-8 Adoption Committee met for the first time on 7 April, 2022. This committee will be (1) refining current math pathways for phase-in starting with incoming 6th graders in 2023-24 and (2) recommending curriculum for implementation in the 2024-25 school year (this is delayed from implementing in 2023-24 due to budget restraints). After reviewing the charter and establishing ground rules, the committee examined community and teacher survey feedback and student achievement data. The latter focused on our math pathways and success in those pathways. Based on those inputs, the committee began to identify and prioritize criteria for curriculum selection as well as to consider what changes are needed in our current math pathways at the middle school level.

Spanish

• Descubre; Vista Higher Learning 
• Los Piratas Del Caribe & El Triangulo Novel; TPRS Publishing Inc. 
• Rebeldes De Tejas Novel; TPRS Publishing 
• VOX Everyday Spanish and English Dictionary; McGraw-Hill 

French

• D’Accord; Vista Higher Learning 
• Rond-Point Nord; Pearson/Prentice Hall  

Japanese

• Adventures in Japanese 1-4; Cheng & Tsui Company 
• Japanese Graded Readers; Cheng & Tsui Company

Chinese

• Integrated Chinese; Cheng & Tsui Company
• Chinese Link; Pearson Education Limited 

• Secondary World Language curriculum parent input survey responses – Winter 2019
  All comments are displayed that do not violate the district's civility regulation and/or personally name individuals.
• Teacher adoption committee: Formed Winter of 2019
• Teacher adoption committee meeting dates
  Each meeting date includes its planned main agenda item(s), then links to the specific meeting summary when available
  • March 22, 2019 – Finalize charter; share district vision and research; review Washington State World Language standards, survey and achievement data and best instructional practices.
  • April 25, 2019 – Examine instructional materials evaluation tools; choose and/or modify a tool and calibrate its use. Evaluate instructional materials; identify any additional information needed.
  • June 4, 2019 – Review evaluation findings; make field testing decisions and plans, including data collection tools.
  • December 2019 – Review field test data and community input; agree on instructional materials recommendation.
  • February 2020 – Plan for implementation.
• IMC review and decision: TBD 
• ISD Board Review: TBD

MEETING SUMMARIES

June 4, 2019

On June 4, 2019, the World Language Adoption Committee thoroughly and thoughtfully evaluated the curriculum resources using the detailed rubric based on previously identified research-based selection criteria. After sharing findings across each language and weighing the strengths of each resource the Committee selected the following to field test:

Spanish

• EntreCulturas-Wayside Publishing
• Senderos-Vista Higher Learning

French

• EntreCultures-Wayside Publishing
• Bien Dit!-Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Chinese

• Chinese has decided to continue to use the current curriculum, Integrated Chinese-Cheng & Tsui
• Chinese will be field testing Easy Steps to Chinese as a supplement to the current curriculum, Easy Steps to Chinese-Beijing Language and Culture, University Press*

Japanese

• Japanese will not be field testing but decided to continue using their current curriculum -Adventures in Japanese-Cheng & Tsui*

Field tests will take place in the fall of 2019.

April 25, 2019

On April 25, 2019, the World Language Adoption Committee reviewed the norms and priorities established at the previous meeting. The Committee then examined and reviewed the curriculum evaluation rubric linked to the selection criteria the Committee identified in its March meeting. Publisher representatives provided overviews of curriculum resources.

March 22, 2019

The secondary World Language Adoption Committee met for the first time on March 22, 2019. This committee will be recommending curriculum for implementation in the 2020-2021 school year. After reviewing the charter, establishing norms, the committee examined community and teacher survey feedback, student achievement data, State standards, and instructional best practices. Based on those inputs, the committee identified and prioritized curriculum selection criteria.

• Pearson Health (now Savvas)
• High School F.L.A.S.H.

• High School Health Curriculum, Community Input Survey – January 2022
• Teacher adoption committee: Formed January 2022
• Teacher adoption committee meeting dates
  Each meeting date includes its planned main agenda item(s), then links to the specific meeting summary when available
• • March 31, 2022 - Understand scope and roles, understand process and timeline, create group norms, review best practices, review standards and data, generate priorities, create/ select material evaluation criteria
  • April 26, 2022 – Examine instructional materials evaluation tools; choose and/or modify a tool and calibrate its use. Evaluate instructional materials; identify any additional information needed.
  • May 19, 2022 – Review evaluation findings; make field testing decisions and plans, including data collection tools.
  • January 2023 – Review field test data and community input; agree on instructional materials recommendation.
  • Spring 2023 – Materials adoption presented to IMC
  • Spring 2023—ISD Board Review

MEETING SUMMARIES

March 2, 2023

The High School Health Adoption Committee reviewed the field test evaluation data and a majority decision was made to recommend the following to the Executive Director of High Schools, Andrea Zier; Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, Rich Mellish; and then to the Instructional Materials Committee.  ​

• High School Health Textbook: Essential Skills for High School, Goodheart-Wilcox  ​
• Second Strand Sexual Health – FLASH ​

Teachers began revising the framework for the high school Health course and a scope & sequence was developed for the second strand.

May 19, 2022

After reviewing work from the prior meeting, the committee continued to review resources and curriculum. The committee selected the resources to field test. Logistics on what field testing would include and who would field test each resource was determined. A list of digital resources was made to submit to the Instructional Technology department. The new sexual health Washington State requirements were discussed and resources to support the new second strand requirements were evaluated. The committee selected the resources to field test, and it was determined who would field test each. Our next meeting will be after Semester 1 in 2023.

April 26, 2022

On April 26, 2022, the High School Health Adoption Committee reviewed the norms and priorities established at the previous meeting. The Committee then examined and reviewed the curriculum evaluation rubric linked to the selection criteria the Committee identified in its March meeting. Publisher representatives provided overviews of curriculum resources. The Committee thoroughly and thoughtfully evaluated the curriculum resources using the detailed rubric based on previously identified research-based selection criteria.

March 31, 2022

The High School Health Adoption Committee met for the first time on March 31, 2022. This committee will be recommending curriculum for implementation in the 2023-2024 school year. After reviewing the charter and establishing norms, the committee examined community and teacher survey feedback, student achievement data, State standards, and instructional best practices. Based on those inputs, the committee identified and prioritized curriculum selection criteria.

6^th Grade:  Spielvogel, Jackson J., et al. Discovering Our Past: A History of the World. McGraw-Hill, 2013.

7^th Grade:  History Alive!: The Medieval World and Beyond. Teachers’ Curriculum Institute, 2011.

• Spring 2022, Establish Essential Learnings, finalize charter and form committee; review research and gather materials
• Fall 2023- Revisit Essential Learnings, finalize charter and form committee; review research and gather materials
• Winter 2023/24-Review other district implementations, identify potential field test resources
• Winter 2024-Field testing and Community Engagement
• April 18, 2024- Compile field test feedback, recommend materials, present recommendation to IMC and develop course Scope and Sequences
• Spring 2024-2027 Ongoing implementation training

September 9^th, 2024 adoption committee meeting for the course OSPI refers to as Contemporary World History, Geography, and Problems

Please note that the committee has not yet named the ISD course.  

The committee discussed and agreed upon potential themes to be covered in a required semester long 10^th Grade Social Studies course including but not limited to globalization, global conflict, human rights.  The members reviewed the charter, the “Since Time Immemorial” and OSPI State Standards, as well as how to incorporate them into the course.   The committee discussed the importance of equity and inclusion to reflect the diverse community of the Issaquah School District. 

February 2024

The materials selection committee completed a draft scope for grade levels 6 and 7 aligned to the current OSPI standards.  The committee reviewed the available curriculum samples and used selection criteria to eliminate curricula not in alignment with student and teacher needs, district priorities, and state requirements.  The committee used the established consensus process to select two curricula at each grade level (MyWorld World History (Savvas) and History Alive! The World Through 1750 (TCI) in 6^th grade and MyWorld World Geography (Savvas) and Geography Alive! Regions and People (TCI) in 7^th Grade) to field test in March and April.  The remainder of the meeting was used to identify additional field testers and discuss parameters for field testing.

January 2024

The Materials Selection Committee met reconvened with some new and some returning members to select materials for implementation during the 2024-2025 school year.  The committee reviewed the Charter, goals, and deliverables, Selection criteria for members were clarified, and the approach for achieving consensus was determined. Attendees collectively identified non-negotiable elements for a curriculum, ensuring alignment with the Charter.  Teachers began developing a draft scope that aligned with the current OSPI standards.   

April 2022

The Middle School Materials Selection Committee for 6^th and 7^th Grade Social Studies met for the first time on April 25, 2022.  The committee established norms, the charter and a consensus model.  The committee evaluated and discussed shifts in the new state standards and district expectations.  Members synthesized the results of teacher and parent input surveys.  Finally, a discussion on how to vertically align 6^th and 7^th grade informed the development of a draft Scope and Essential Learnings document.

 

Ellis, Elisabeth Gaynor, et al. Prentice Hall World History. Pearson Prentice Hall, 2007.

• Fall 2021 - Establish Essential Learnings, finalize charter and form committee; review research and gather materials 
• Spring 2022 - Review other district implementations, identify potential field test resources 
• Fall 2023 – Revisit previous committee work from the spring of 2022, review other district implementations, identify potential field test resources 
• Winter 2023/24 - Field Testing and Community Engagement 
• Spring 2024 - Compile field test feedback, recommend materials to 
• present recommendation to IMC and develop course Scope and Sequences 
• Spring 2024-2027 Ongoing implementation training.  

February 6, 2024​

The committee created a rough draft Scope for 9^th grade social studies.  The Scope included the OSPI 9^th and 10^th Grade Standards (history, geography, economics, and skills), and subtopics for each unit.  (The draft will be revised and finalized after the curriculum materials are approved.)  Six broad units were proposed.  The 10^th grade course will be developed and finalized next year. The committee used the ISD Social Studies Materials Adoption Evaluation Tool to rate each sample.  After initial narrowing, three samples were evaluated using the revised Culturally Responsive Framework.  After discussion and voting, two curricula were chosen for field testing: Modern World History (HMH) and World History Interactive (Savvas).  

January 4, 2024

The World History adoption committee met on January 4, 2024 from 8:00 – 3:30 pm at the ISD Administration Building.  Teachers representing all three high schools attended.  The committee discussed and reviewed the charter, group agreements, and the consensus model they would use.  A draft of the Equity Framework was reviewed and committee members gave feedback for revisions.  Teachers explored both the OSPI and Issaquah School District Graduation Requirements in social studies.

March 2022

The World History adoption committee met for the first time on March 22^nd.  The committee discussed and reviewed the charter, norms and consensus model they will use.  The committee reviewed and discussed data from both the teacher and parent surveys. They also began work on tools to both determine which materials/textbooks to field-test and evaluate/compare how the chosen materials perform in the field test.  The committee looked at textbooks from TCI – History Alive! World Connection –McGraw Hill -World History Voices and Perspectives – Houghton-Mifflin-Harcourt (HMH) –Modern World History - and determined they would like to have presentations from both TCI and HMH at our next meeting. Hard copies from both publishers will be shared with building colleagues once they are obtained and questions will be generated to ask at the meeting.  The Scope and Sequences/Essential Learnings for World 1, 2 and 3 were edited for clarity and will be shared with teachers. Committee members will also share information about the adoption with their departments and request teacher feedback/questions/ comments to share with the committee.  

• ISD Adopted K-5 Music Curriculum: Quaver Music (adopted in 2015) 

• Spring 2024: Establish Committee, Review Adoption Process,  Review of Research, National Music Standards, and Scope & Sequence ​
• Fall 2024:  Draft Scope & Sequence, Develop Selection Criteria, Begin Materials Selection​
• Winter 2025: Finalize Scope & Sequence, Field Testing and Materials Selection​
• Spring 2025: Materials for Adoption presented to IMC​
• Fall 2026: Implementation K – 5 ​

Meeting Summaries 

May 2024 

Common Message for May 30, 2024  ​

The first meeting of the Elementary Music Adoption Committee was held on May 30. The committee reviewed the materials adoption timeline and consensus process. Committee members determined consensus to be defined as 85% endorsement or support. Dedicated time was spent exploring equity and personal beliefs as it relates to developing students as music learners. Time was also spent reviewing relevant instructional research. The committee started the process of creating a scope and sequence that aligns with national music standards. ​

Specific objectives of the committee include recommending an elementary music curriculum(s) TK-5 after field testing takes place in Winter 2025.   ​

The next meeting is scheduled for October 17, 2024.  ​

 

October 2024 

Common Message for October 17, 2024  ​

The Music Adoption Committee reconvened October 17, 2024. Parent survey results were reviewed; survey trends and implications were discussed. A draft of the materials selection criteria was reviewed, and committee input was solicited. The committee also drafted the scoring guide for field testing. A list of potential music curricula was shared with members. The materials selection criteria was utilized to narrow down which curricula the committee would like to preview for both K – 5 and Transition to Kindergarten. The committee continued the process of creating a scope and sequence that aligns with national and state music standards.  ​

The next meeting is scheduled for December 12, 2024.  

• ISD Adopted K-5 Physical Education Curriculum: Focused Fitness Five 4 Life and WELNET (adopted in 2014)

• Fall 2024:
  • Establish Committee, Review Adoption Process,  Review of Research, National Music Standards, and Scope & Sequence 
  • Draft Scope & Sequence, Develop Selection Criteria, Begin Materials Selection​
• Winter 2025: Finalize Scope & Sequence, Field Testing and Materials Selection​
• Spring 2025: Materials for Adoption presented to IMC​
• Fall 2026: Implementation K – 5 ​

Meeting Summaries 

October 2024

Common Message for October 4, 2024  ​

The first meeting of the Elementary PE Adoption Committee was held on October 4. The committee reviewed the materials adoption timeline and consensus process. Committee members determined consensus to be defined as  85% endorsement or support. Dedicated time was spent exploring equity and personal beliefs as it relates to developing students as learners of physical education. Time was also spent reviewing relevant instructional research. The committee started the process of creating a scope and sequence that aligns with national PE standards. ​ 

Specific objectives of the committee include recommending an elementary PE curriculum K-5 after field testing takes place in Winter 2025.   ​ 

The next meeting is scheduled for December 6, 2024.