FESD ELA Adoption
School Year 2024 - 2025
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Purpose
Purpose
The purpose of the English Language Arts (ELA) instructional materials textbook adoption committee is to review, evaluate, and recommend quality and appropriate textbooks and instructional resources for approval by the FESD Governing Board.
Objectives
Objectives
The committee will:
Familiarize ourselves with Arizona laws, District Policies, and all aspects of the curriculum adoption process.
Review Arizona academic standards that affect literacy instruction and resources.
Review, evaluate, and discuss textbooks and resources submitted by vendors.
Recommend textbook and literacy resources to the Governing Board for formal approval and adoption.
Committee Requirements
Committee Requirements
Actively participate and attend all meetings.
Meetings will be held at the Fowler District Office in the Curriculum Library from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Vendor Presentations will be held at the Fowler District Office in the Curriculum Library | Time TBD
Review committee agenda, articles, and other assigned materials before the meeting in preparation for meeting discussions.
Complete a conflict-of-interest form and adhere to the norms established for the committee work.
Be willing to participate as an unpaid volunteer.
The textbook and instructional material adoption process is important for teachers, students, and parents. In accordance with Arizona statute, Policy 15-721, FESD follows a structured process for curriculum review and recommendation for adoption by the Governing Board. Participation by various stakeholders is vital to the process.
Public Review of Materials
Public Review of Materials
In-Person Location:
Fowler Elementary School District Office | Curriculum Library
Address: 1617 S. 67th Ave
Tentative Dates: December 16, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Times: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM FESD school days
Additional Information: Extended hours and access during non-school days is available upon request with advanced notice. Please contact Dr. Michelle Berg, mberg@fesd.org
Online sign-in information (K-5)
McGraw Hill LLC: Open Court Reading
Kindergarten - 5th grade
Preview Link
Username: AZOCRK5
Password: AZOCRK5
McGraw Hill LLC: Wonders & Wilson Language Training Corporation: Fundations
Kindergarten - 5th grade
Wonders Preview Link
Wonders Username: AZWonders2023
Wonders Password: AZWonders2023
Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Wilson Preview Links:
No username or password is needed
To give feedback about the materials and resources, please email: curriculumadoption@fesd.org.
Online sign-in information (6-8)
HMH Education Company: HMH Into Literature
6th - 8th grade
Username: Teacher17
Password: E!7challenger
Savvas Learning Company: My Perspectives 6-8th
6th - 8th grade
Preview Link
Username: myPerspectives2025@AZ
Password: Welcome1
To give feedback about the materials and resources, please email: curriculumadoption@fesd.org.
Committee Members
Committee Members
Michelle Berg: Assistant Superintendent for Ed. Services
Cindy Bradley: Director of Academic Services
Dr. Kristi Stewart: Director for Student Services
Andrea Dale: Data, Assessment, and Research Coordinator
Elisa Martinez: Resource Teacher, Sunridge Elementary School
Londa Gilmore: Reading Interventionist, Fowler Elementary School
Lindsey Comandini: Reading Interventionist, Santa Maria Middle School
Sandra Rivera: 1st grade Teacher, Sun Canyon Elementary School
Marta Gontarz: 3rd grade Teacher, Tuscano Elementary School
Yazmine Montiel: 4th grade Teacher, Western Valley Elementary School
Nicole Orton: Middle School ELA Teacher, Santa Maria Middle School
Jerry Borunda: Middle School Instructional Coach, Western Valley and Santa Maria Middle Schools
Committee Meetings
Committee Meetings
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 | 3:30-5:00 PM at FESD District Office Curriculum Library: Agenda | Presentation | Approved Minutes
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 | 3:30-5:00 PM at FESD District Office Curriculum Library: Agenda | Presentation | Approved Minutes
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