Curriculum Selection Process

This resource provides a sample slide deck that overviews why a district decided to select a new curriculum and how the selection process will work.

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Objectives

• Share why educators in our district decided to select a new math curriculum.
• Explain how the selection process will work and who will be involved in it.

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Why select a new curriculum?

• Students’ scores on state math assessments are persistently low.
• Teachers expressed concerns that our current math curriculum was not fully aligned to the updated Framework and standards.
• Teachers are spending a lot of time finding materials online or creating materials themselves.
• Teachers expressed a desire for high-quality, engaging resources.

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Who will select the curriculum?

• A Curriculum Review Committee composed of diverse perspectives:
• 2 principals
• 1 assistant principal
• 3 instructional coaches
• 4 teachers (one from each grade level 5–8)
• 1 parent

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• Each school has at least one representative on the Review Committee.

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How will they make their decision?

The Curriculum Review Committee will:

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• Receive training on the Framework and standards
• Observe classrooms
• Use feedback from educators to make a list of key criteria for selection
• Create a rubric based on the key criteria to objectively evaluate each potential curriculum
• Narrow it down to finalists
• Test the materials in classrooms and receive more feedback from educators

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When will the decision be made?

• The decision deadline is May 15, 2026.

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What updates can be expected?

• Staff will receive a brief email each month with key updates on the selection process.

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Questions?

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