OFFICE OF ACADEMICS DIVISION OF INSTRUCTION & INTERVENTIONS

Instructional Materials Plan 2015-16 School Board Hearing

May 12, 2015

Presented by: Guy Barmoha, Director, Mathematics, Science, & Gifted Blanca Guerra, Curriculum Supervisor, World Languages Susan Cantrick, Curriculum Supervisor, Educational Programs

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INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS NEW LEGISLATION:

Florida Statute 1006.40 (5) requires the following steps in approving recommended instructional materials for use district-wide.

•  Public online access to student editions of the District

recommended instructional materials.

•  An open, noticed school board hearing during which the public may comment on the recommended instructional materials. (Scheduled: 5/5/2015)

•  An open, noticed public meeting to approve an annual instructional materials plan to identify any instructional materials that will be purchased through the district school board instructional materials review process. (Scheduled: 5/19/2015)

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World Languages

(Spanish & French)

Instructional Materials Plan 2015-16

Communication Plan: Pre-Adoption: •  Schools made aware of District’s intent to adopt Spanish &

French instructional materials.

•  Principals asked to nominate teachers for reviewers

•  Adoption committees formed and review begins/recommendation made

•  Communication to schools explaining new adoption process

•  Notice in newspaper and on home page of BEEP notifying parents of recommended instructional materials

Post-Adoption: •  Inform public (via website) & schools of decision of SBBC •  Communicate Summer and Fall professional learning plan

via email, department heads, school administration, and My Learning Plan.

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Instructional Materials Plan 2015-16

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Language Grade Levels

Number of

Schools

Number of Students

Spanish (Special) K-5 37 26,261

Spanish 7-8 33 6,740

Spanish 9-12 36 19,976

Spanish for Speakers 7-8 6 542

Spanish for Speakers 9-12 18 1603

French 7-8 4 467

French 9-12 27 4553

District Wide: Spanish & French Classes

Instructional Materials Plan 2015-16

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Instructional Materials Plan 2015-16 Elementary Spanish (Grades K-5) Descubre el español con Santillana (2014, Santillana USA Publishing Co.)

•  Strongest alignment to World Languages Florida Standards and LAFS.

•  Addresses the 3 World Languages modes of communication:

Interpretative, Interpersonal and Presentational.

•  Provides differentiated instruction to meet individual student’s needs

•  Provides opportunities for students to engage in real life situations

•  Online/Web-based Teacher/Student Edition with Single Sign-on

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Instructional Materials Plan 2015-16

•  Strongest alignment to World Languages Florida Standards and LAFS.

•  Addresses the 3 World Languages modes of communication:

Interpretative, Interpersonal and Presentational.

•  Provides students with opportunities to engage in real life situations

•  Differentiated instruction to meet individual student’s needs

•  Digital material is interactive and allows for instruction, assessment,

review, and enrichment of content for all students.

Secondary Spanish (Grades 7-12) Español 1-4 (2014, Santillana USA Publishing Co)

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Instructional Materials Plan 2015-16 Secondary Spanish for Speakers Levels 1-3 Descubre 1-3 (2nd Edition 2014, Vista Higher Learning)

•  Strongest alignment to World Languages Florida

Standards and LAFS.

•  Addresses the 3 World Languages modes of

communication: Interpretative, Interpersonal and Presentational.

•  Authentic reading selections allows heritage learners to connect

with their own culture.

•  Differentiated instruction to meet individual student’s needs.

•  Digital material is interactive and allows for instruction, assessment,

review, and enrichment of content for all students.

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Instructional Materials Plan 2015-16 Secondary French (Grades 7-12) D'Accord! 1-3 (2nd Edition, 2015, Vista Higher Learning)

•  Strongest alignment to World Languages Florida

Standards and LAFS.

•  Addresses the 3 World Languages modes of communication:

Interpretative, Interpersonal and Presentational.

•  Provides students with opportunities to engage in real life situations

•  Differentiated instruction to meet individual student’s needs

•  Digital material is interactive and allows for instruction, assessment,

review, and enrichment of content for all students.

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Instructional Materials Plan 2015-16

Online Parent Survey Results as of 5/7/2015 (1 entry):

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Instructional Materials Plan 2015-16

Online Parent Survey Comments as of 5/7/2015 (1 entry):

NO COMMENT(S)

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The School Board of Broward County, Florida

Donna P. Korn, Chair

Dr. Rosalind Osgood, Vice Chair

Robin Bartleman

Heather P. Brinkworth

Abby M. Freedman

Patricia Good

Laurie Rich Levinson

Ann Murray

Nora Rupert

Robert W. Runcie, Superintendent of Schools

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, prohibits

any policy or procedure which results in discrimination on

the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, gender

expression, national origin, marital status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. Individuals who wish to file a

discrimination and/or harassment complaint may call the

Director, Equal Educational Opportunities/ADA

Compliance Department at 754-321-2150 or Teletype

Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158.

Office of Academics Division of Instruction and Interventions School Board Hearing – May 12, 2015