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Intro to Statistics Curriculum Adoption Committee 2024-2025

Purpose

The purpose of the Intro to Statistics Adoption Committee is to review, evaluate, and recommend quality and appropriate textbooks and instructional resources for approval by the district Governing Board. 

Objectives

The committee will:

  • Learn about current best practices in secondary math education.
  • Learn about Arizona Math Standards.
  • Review rubric criteria to be used to evaluate math textbooks and resources.
  • Review and evaluate math textbooks and instructional resources.
  • Recommend textbooks and instructional resources to the Governing Board for formal approval and adoption.

Requirements

Applicants must be able to meet the following commitments:

  • Review committee meeting agendas and materials prior to each meeting.
  • Adhere to the norms established for the committee work.
  • Be willing to participate as an unpaid volunteer.
  • Eligible certified employees may receive horizontal move hours for committee meetings occurring after the school day.
  • Attend and actively participate in all of the following committee meetings:
    • Wednesday, October 23, 2024: 3:30 - 5:30 pm
    • Wednesday, October 30, 2024: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
    • Wednesday, December 4, 2024: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
    • Wednesday, December 11, 2024: 3:30 - 5:30 pm
    • Wednesday, December 18, 2024: 3:30 - 5:30 pm
    • Wednesday, January 22, 2025: 3:30 - 5:30 pm 
    • Wednesday, January 29, 2025: 3:30 - 5:30 pm

All meetings will take place at SUSD’s Oak Campus:
7501 E. Oak Street, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257

Apply

The process for textbook and instructional material adoption is important for teachers, students, and parents.  In accordance with Arizona statute, Policy 15-721, SUSD follows a structured process for curriculum review and recommendation for adoption by the Governing Board.  Participation by various stakeholders is vital to the process. As stated in SUSD’s Information for Committee Board Policy, at least one-half (1/2) of the members of any curriculum development committee shall be District certificated teachers who possess content knowledge of the curriculum to be developed.  A three-person selection team comprised of SUSD Cabinet, Ed Services Department and/or Teaching and Learning Department team members will review applications and select applicants to ensure the committee make-up includes content experts and diverse voices from across our learning communities.  All curriculum adoption committees convened will comply with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law.

The application is designed to assist with selecting the most qualified people to support a diverse representation of teachers, administrators, parents, etc. from all SUSD learning communities.  The Intro to Statistics Curriculum Adoption Committee application will close at 9:00 am on Monday, October 14, 2024.  Applicants will be notified of selection by Thursday, October 17, 2024.  

Complete the Application for Intro to Statistics Curriculum Adoption Committee 2024-2025 if you are interested in applying to serve on this district committee. 

Meetings

Members

  • Accepting Applications

Facilitators

Dr. Kimberly Dodds-Keran
Director of Teaching and Learning

Carline Fried
Secondary Math Coach

Dede Johnston
Instructional Materials Specialist