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Instructional Materials Adoption Committee Meetings
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The Instructional Materials Adoption Committee Meetings are open to the public.
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10/11-12/2023: K-12 Science Instructional Materials Adoption
The Instructional Materials Adoption Committee Meetings are open to the public.
The Instructional Materials Adoption Committee(s) will convene October 11-12, 2023, for the review of instructional materials for K-12 Science Instructional Materials. The committees will review materials and make recommendations for final rankings to be presented to the Chief Academic Officer. Committees are composed of teachers, parents, and district staff. District staff will continue the review process and make a final recommendation for District adoption. Implementation of the District adopted programs will occur in the 2024-2025 school year pending administrative approval. Public comment on the subject matter of the meeting will be allowed. All committee meetings are open to the public and will take place at the McKesson Building, located at 1400 N Florida Mango Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409. The committee will meet from 8:00 am until 3:30pm.
For more information or to obtain a copy of the agenda, contact Nolan Rowell at 561-684-5145 or by emailing nolan.rowell@palmbeachschools.org.
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8/22/2023: K-12 Behavioral Health Services Instructional Materials Adoption
The Instructional Materials Adoption Committee Meetings are open to the public.
The Instructional Materials Adoption Committee(s) will convene August 22, 2023, for the review of instructional materials for K-12 Behavioral Health Services Instructional Materials. The committees will review materials and make recommendations for final rankings to be presented to the Chief Academic Officer. Committees are composed of teachers, parents, and district staff. District staff will continue the review process and make a final recommendation for District adoption. Implementation of the District adopted programs will occur in the 2023-2024 school year pending administrative approval. Public comment on the subject matter of the meeting will be allowed. All committee meetings are open to the public and will take place at the McKesson Building, located at 1400 N Florida Mango Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409. The committee will meet from 8:00 am until 3:30pm.
For more information or to obtain a copy of the agenda, contact Nolan Rowell at 561-684-5145 or by emailing nolan.rowell@palmbeachschools.org.
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7/17-27/2023: K-12 Science Instructional Materials Adoption
The Instructional Materials Adoption Committee Meetings are open to the public.
The Instructional Materials Adoption Committee(s) will convene July 17-27, 2023, for the review of instructional materials for K-12 Science Instructional Materials. The committees will review materials and make recommendations for final rankings to be presented to the Chief Academic Officer. Committees are composed of teachers, parents, and district staff. District Curricular staff will continue the review process and make a final recommendation for District adoption. Implementation of the District adopted programs will occur in the 2024-2025 school year pending administrative approval. Public comment on the subject matter of the meeting will be allowed. All committee meetings are open to the public and will take place at the McKesson Building, located at 1400 N Florida Mango Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409. The committee will meet from 8:00 am until 3:30 pm.
For more information or to obtain a copy of the agenda, contact Nolan Rowell at 561-684-5145 or by emailing nolan.rowell@palmbeachschools.org.
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6/14/2023: Proposed Adoption of English Language Development (ELD) Materials
Open Public Hearing re Proposed Adoption of English Language Development (ELD) Instructional Materials for Grades 6-12 is on the Board Agenda for the Regular Meeting on June 14, 2023:
Purpose: OPEN PUBLIC HEARING during regular School Board meeting regarding adoption of the following English Development Language (ELD) Instructional materials:
The following English Language Development (ELD) Instructional Materials for grades 6-12 are recommended for adoption:
- Get Ready! Get Reading!, by Vista Higher Learning
Public comment and evidence will e received. MATERIALS CAN BE ACCESSED ELECTRONICALLY AND IN PRINT AT THE FULTON-HOLLAND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CENTER: 3300 Forest Hill Boulevard, Room A-204, West Palm Beach. All visitors are expected to follow any applicable District health protocols. Please contact Theresa Padró Morel, at (561) 434-8095, to set up an appointment for viewing the materials in person.
Meeting procedures will appear in the Board meeting notice.
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4/18/2023: English Language Development (ELD) Material Adoption
The Instructional Materials Adoption Committee Meetings are open to the public.
The Instructional Materials Adoption Committee will convene on April 18, 2023, for the review of instructional materials for 6-12 English Language Development (ELD) course. The committee will review materials and make recommendations for the continued review of selected programs. Committees are composed based on School Board Policy 8.122. District Curricular staff will continue the review process and make final recommendations for District adoption. The committee meeting is open to the public and will take place at Fulton-Holland Educational Service Center Building, located at 3300 Forest Hill Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33406, meeting room in the rear of the cafeteria. The committee will meet April 18, 2023, starting at 9:00 am.
For more information, contact Theresa Padro-Morel at 561-434-8095 or by email theresa.padro-morel@palmbeachschools.org.
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1/25/2023: Instructional Materials Adoption Committee Meeting
Agenda - 1/25/2023
12:00-12:05 - Welcome
12:05-12:15 - Public Comment
12:15-1:00 - Review of Teacher Feedback
1:00-3:00 - Finalists Presentations
3:00-3:30 - Ranking Decision and Narrative -
1/24/2023: Instructional Materials Adoption Committee Meeting
Agenda - 1/24/2023
8:00-8:05 - Welcome
8:05-8:15 - Public Comment
8:15-9:00 - Review of Teacher Feedback
9:00-11:00 - Finalist's Presentations
11:00-12:00 - Lunch Break
12:00-3:00 - Finalists Presentations
3:00-3:30 - Ranking Decision and Narrative -
8/1/2022: Instructional Materials Adoption Committee Meeting
Location: Fulton Holland Educational Services Center, Thurber B
Date: August 1, 2022, 4 PM - 7 PMCoordinated by: Department of Multicultural Education
Meeting Objective:
To evaluate and recommend the Dual Language Haitian Creole Language Arts instructional materials that are to be considered for District adoption beginning in the 2022-2023 school year and are subject to administrative review as stated in School Board Policy 8.122:1) Ansanm (English translation: Together), by EducaVision, Inc., Grade K, Units 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10.
Agenda:
- Introductions
- Go over Instructional Materials Committee Member Affidavit requirements per School Board Policy 8.122
- Review Policy 8.122 with a focus on District Adoption Procedures
- Overview of Instructional Materials
- Public Comments (3 minutes max per participant)
- Evaluation Process and Discussion
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7/14/2022: Instructional Materials Adoption Committee Meeting
Location: Fulton Holland Educational Services Center, Thurber B
Date: July 14, 2022, 4 PM - 7 PMCoordinated by: Department of Multicultural Education
Meeting Objective:
To evaluate and recommend the Dual Language Haitian Creole Language Arts instructional materials that are to be considered for District adoption beginning in the 2022-2023 school year and are subject to administrative review as stated in School Board Policy 8.122:1) Ansanm (English translation: Together), by EducaVision, Inc., Grade K, Units 3, 4, & 5.
Agenda:
- Introductions
- Go over Instructional Materials Committee Member Affidavit requirements per School Board Policy 8.122
- Review Policy 8.122 with a focus on District Adoption Procedures
- Overview of Instructional Materials
- Public Comments (3 minutes max per participant)
- Evaluation Process and Discussion
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5/12/2022: Instructional Materials Adoption Committee Meeting
Location: Fulton Holland Educational Services Center, Thurber B
Date: May 12, 2022, 4 PM - 7 PMCoordinated by: Department of Multicultural Education
Meeting Objective:
To evaluate and recommend the Dual Language Haitian Creole Language Arts instructional materials that are to be considered for District adoption beginning on the 2022-2023 school year and are subject to administrative review as stated in School Board Policy 8.122:1) Ansanm (English translation: Together), by EducaVision, Inc., Grade K, Units 0, 1, 2.
Agenda:
- Introductions
- Go over Instructional Materials Committee Member Affidavit requirements per School Board Policy 8.122
- Review Policy 8.122 with a focus on District Adoption Procedures
- Overview of Instructional Materials
- Comments