The Davis School District Board of Education received a review of the steps the district will take for an upcoming adoption of new secondary English language arts instructional materials.
Davis School District Secondary English Language Arts (ELA) Curriculum Supervisor Michelle Barney outlined the adoption process, explaining the first step in the process was to conduct a needs assessment, which identified gaps in the current curriculum.
To address these needs, the district will focus on enhancing literacy and writing support. The next step was creating a Request for Proposal, which was released to publishers in December. Proposals will be accepted until February 14.
After the Feb. 14 deadline, a committee of teachers, special education teachers and parents will review the proposals using a detailed rubric. District employees will not vote but will help to facilitate the process. The committee's recommendations are based on rigorous criteria to ensure high-quality, impactful instruction.
Following the committee review and recommendations, the district will hold two open houses, tentatively scheduled on March 17 and 24 for parents and community members to review the proposed materials. The final decision will be made by the board after these events.
The district plans to implement the new curriculum over a year, allowing time for teachers to adapt and integrate the materials effectively.
