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Math Curriculum Adoption Committee: K-5, 6-8, and High School

  • Elementary Math (Grades K - 5) 
  • Middle School Math (Grades 6 - 8) 
  • High School Math (Grades 9 - 11)

Purpose

The purpose of the Math Curriculum Adoption : K-5, 6-8, High School is to review, evaluate, and recommend quality and appropriate textbooks and instructional resources for approval by the district Governing Board.

Courses Included in this Adoption

  • K - 5  Mathematics 
  • 6 - 8  Mathematics
  • 9 -11 Mathematics:
  • Algebra 1 
  • Pre-AP Algebra 
  • Geometry 
  • Pre-AP Geometry/Statistics 
  • Honors Geometry/Trigonometry 
  • Algebra 2 
  • Honors Algebra 2

Objectives

  • Learn about current best practices in secondary math education.
  • Learn about Arizona Math Content Standards and the Standards for Mathematical Practices.
  • Identify rubric criteria to be used to evaluate math textbooks and resources.
  • Create a rubric for product evaluation.
  • 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:
  • Coronado Board Room Location:
    • Thursday, March 20, 2025
    • Thursday, April 3, 2025
    • Thursday, April 10, 2025
    • Thursday, April 17, 2025
    • Thursday, April 24, 2025
  • Oak Campus Room Location:
    • Thursday, August 21, 2025
    • Thursday, August 28, 2025 
    • Thursday, September 4, 2025
    • Thursday, September 11, 2025
    • Thursday, September 18, 2025
    • Thursday, September 25, 2025
    • Thursday, October 23, 2025  
    • Thursday, January 15, 2026
    • Thursday, January 22, 2026
    • Thursday, January 29, 2026
  • Meetings run from 4:00-6:00 unless noted otherwise.

All meetings in the spring 2025 meetings will take place at:
Coronado Governing Board Room  7501 E. Virginia Ave. Scottsdale, AZ, 85257

All meetings in the fall and winter of 2025 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 application for this committee is closed.

Meetings

Facilitators

Dr. Kimberly Dodds Keran
Director of Teaching and Learning
 

Dede Johnston
Instructional Materials Specialist

Donna Dempsey
Elementary Math Coach

Carline Fried
Secondary Math Coach

Members