Public Meeting Announcement: Open Hearing Regarding Instructional Materials Adoption - January 21, 2026

PURPOSE: PUBLIC HEARING during regular School Board meeting regarding adoption of the following Fine Arts, CTE, and World Languages instructional materials:

The following Fine Arts, CTE, and World Languages  Instructional Materials are recommended for adoption, pending financial cost:

Fine Arts

Elementary Art

Davis Publications: Explorations in Art 2E Digital Class Set

Elementary Music

QuaverEd: QuaverMusic

M/J 2-D Studio Art

Davis Publications: Exploring Visual Design, 4e

M/J Visual Art 1

Davis Publications: Explorations in Art, 2e, Grade 6

M/J Visual Art 2

Davis Publications: Experience Art, 1e, Grades 7-8

M/J Dance 1

Human Kinetics: Discovering Dance, 2e

M/J Dance 2

Human Kinetics:Experiencing Dance, 3e

2-D Art 1

Davis Publications: The Visual Experience, 4e, Grades 9-12

2-D Art 2

Davis Publications: Discovering Drawing, 3e, Grades 9-12

2-D Art 3

Davis Publications: Experience Painting, 1e, Grades 9-12

Ceramics/Pottery

Davis Publications: Experience Clay, 3e, Grades 9-12

Creative Photo 1

Davis Publications: Focus on Photography, 2e, Grades 9-12

Theatre 1

Perfection Learning: Basic Drama Projects, 10e

 

CTE

Building Trades and Construction Design Technology 1

1. Pearson Education: Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills (NCCER)
2. Goodheart Willcox Publisher: Principles of Residential Construction, 1e

Digital Media/Multimedia Foundations 1

1. Pearson Education: Principles of Web Design
2. Pearson Education: Principles of Graphic Design

Digital Video Technology 1

Goodheart Willcox Publisher: Video: Digital Communication and Production, 5e

Early Childhood Education 1

Goodheart Willcox Publisher: Working with Young Children, 10e

Emergency Medical Responder 3

Pearson Education: Emergency Medical Responder (HS Edition)

Introduction to Engineering Design

1. Goodheart Willcox Publishing: Exploring Design, Technology & Engineering, 4e
2. Pearson Education: Technical Drawing with Engineering Graphics

Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism

Goodheart Willcox Publishing: Hospitality Services, 5e

Culinary Arts 1

1. Pearson Education: Introduction to Culinary Arts
2. Goodheart Willcox Publishing: The Culinary Professional, 4e

Criminal Justice Operations 1

Pearson Education: Criminal Justice Today (HS Edition)

 

World Languages

Elementary Spanish

1. Vista Higher Learning: Listos 2021 A through E
2. Edinumen USA: ¡Hola Mundo! Starter through Level 5

M/J Exploratory Spanish

1. Wayside Publishing: EntreCulturas - Spanish 1a
2. Klett World Languages, Inc: Reporteros Florida Standards Edition - level 1A

M/J Spanish Beg

1. Wayside Publishing: EntreCulturas - Spanish 1a and 1b
2. Klett World Languages, Inc: Reporteros Florida Standards Edition - level 1A/1B

M/J Spanish Speaks B

1. Vista Higher Learning: Galeria 2025 Volume A
2. Edinumen USA: Savia Herencia 1

Spanish 1-4

1. Klett World Languages, Inc: Reporteros Florida Standards Edition - level 1-4
2. Edinumen USA: Mundo en Acción 1-4

Spanish Speaks 1-2

1. Vista Higher Learning: Galeria 2025 Volume B-C
2. Edinumen USA: Fundamentos 1-2

Spanish Speaks 3

1. Wayside Publishing: EntreCulturas Florida - Spanish 4

Italian 1-2

1. Vista Higher Learning: Sentieri, Fourth Edition

American Sign Language 1-2

1. eDynamic Holdings LP: American Sign Language 1a/1b-2a/2b

French 1-3

1. Klett World Languages, Inc: Reporters Francophones Florida Standards Edition - level 1
2. Vista Higher Learning: Chemins 2026 Level 1

 

Public comment and evidence will be received.  MATERIALS CAN BE ACCESSED ONLINE   AND IN PRINT AT THE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS DISTRICT SUPPORT CENTER: 1400 N. Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach. Please contact Nolan Rowell, 561.684.5114 to set up an appointment for viewing the materials in person. Digital access information may be provided electronically by emailing: nolan.rowell@palmbeachschools.org

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