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Santa Barbara Unified School District


Item Title:Request for Adoption of FOSS Science Aligned Designated ELD Instructional Materials (Carey/Larios-Horton)
Agenda Title:Request for Adoption of FOSS Science Aligned Designated ELD Instructional Materials (Carey/Larios-Horton)
Background:

In June, the board received a report regarding the adoption process for FOSS Science aligned Designated English Language Development (Grades TK-5). The process is outlined below and the board report will provide an update on the Display of Instructional Materials for Stakeholder Feedback.


Process for Adoption

The original plan for adoption of FOSS Science aligned Designated English Language Development (Grades TK-5) was slated to begin March 2020 and provide additional opportunities for engagement of teachers and stakeholders. However, the severe disruption brought upon by school closures due to COVID-19, rendered those original plans obsolete. In May, there was extensive re-engagement with the Elementary Instructional Council. Once again, there was strong support for moving forward with the adoption process. Below are some of the major points in the timeline toward a board adoption in August 2020. 


May 2020

  • Ongoing consultation with Elementary Instructional Council

  • FOSS Adoption Q&A for Teachers in Grades K-2 (Voluntary & Opt-in)

    • Tuesday, May 26 @ 3:00 p.m.- Zoom Virtual Meeting

  • FOSS Adoption Q&A for Teachers in Grades 3-5 (Voluntary & Opt-in)

    • Wednesday, May 27 @ 3:00 p.m.- Zoom Virtual Meeting

  • Teacher Questionnaire on FOSS Science Adoption (Grades TK-5)


June 2020

  • Board Report

    • Tuesday, June 9, 2020

  • Ongoing consultation with 6th Grade Districtwide PLC on Science materials


July 2020

  • Finalize Recommendation for Adoption to Board of Education

  • Display of Instructional Materials for Stakeholder Feedback

    • Minimum 30 Days between July 6, 2020- August 6, 2020


August 2020 

  • Recommendation for Adoption to Board of Education

    • Tuesday, August 11, 2020


  • Ongoing consultation with 6th Grade Districtwide PLC on Science materials


  • Professional learning, initial implementation, and ongoing support 

    • Districtwide PL on August 13

    • Initial Implementation to begin 2020-2021 school year

    • Ongoing professional learning and support provided by consultants and district instructional support specialists

Recommendation:The educational services staff recommends the adoption of FOSS Aligned Designated English Language Development instructional materials
Resource Person:Shawn Carey, Asst. Supt. Secondary Education
Fiscal Impact:$20,000
Funding Source:Unrestricted funds

ATTACHMENTS:
File Name
Board_Presentation_SBUnified_Adoption_of_FOSS_dELD_8-11-2020.pdf