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2009-2014 Textbook Adoptions

2009-2014 Textbook Adoptions. Submitted by: Paula D. Knight Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction Dr . Carlinda Purcell, Chief Academic Officer 2008-09. Overview.

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2009-2014 Textbook Adoptions

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  1. 2009-2014Textbook Adoptions Submitted by: Paula D. Knight Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction Dr. Carlinda Purcell, Chief Academic Officer 2008-09

  2. Overview • The 2009-2014 (Board Policy 6161 - 5-year adoption cycle) Textbook Adoptions were presented to the following Textbook Adoption Committees 3/30/09 – 4/3/09: • African American Literature • Communication Arts K-8 • Communication Arts 9 (Freshman Literature Intervention) • Mathematics K-5 • Mathematics 9 (Intervention) • Spanish St. Louis Public Schools

  3. Background • Textbook Adoption Committees have been reviewing Textbook Adoptions annually. • Vendors from each content area presented their textbooks to the Textbook Adoption Committees (parents, teachers, union members, and university members). • Textbooks were reviewed, discussed, and voted upon at the conclusion of the presentations. St. Louis Public Schools

  4. Current Situation • 2009-2014 Content Areas and Vendors: St. Louis Public Schools

  5. Proposal (Recommended Solution) • African American Literature Class • This 12th grade course will engage students in the critical reading of African American Literature in various genre and through the integration of writing, listening and speaking, students will trace and analyze the culture and history of African Americans. DESE identifies this course as an advanced course on our APR. St. Louis Public Schools

  6. Proposal (Recommended Solution) • 2009-2014 Textbook Adoptions St. Louis Public Schools

  7. Cost of Recommendation • Proposal cost range: $3 – 3.5M St. Louis Public Schools

  8. Summation • Results of 2009-2014 Textbook Adoptions: Increased student learning and student achievement throughout the district. • Next steps: Curriculum & Instruction to proceed with ordering the recommended 2009-2014 Textbook Adoptions. • Professional Development planned and provided for teachers this summer. St. Louis Public Schools

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