Secondary World Languages and Elementary Spanish Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Curriculum Adoption

The purpose of the Secondary World Languages Curriculum Adoption Committee and Elementary Spanish Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Curriculum Adoption Committee is to review, evaluate, and recommend quality and appropriate textbooks and instructional resources for approval by the district Governing Board.  

Location: SUSD Oak Campus, 7501 E Oak Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Location: Mohave District Annex, 8500 E Jackrabbit Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Dates: Monday, December 11, 2023 – Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm SUSD school days

Additional Information: Extended hours and access during non-school days is available upon request with advanced notice. Please contact Tiffany Sorensen – tsorensen@susd.org.

Materials that best meet the criteria and selected by the committee for further exploration.  This includes presentations from vendors to provide additional information. Click on the material name below to view the presentation.

Italian:

• • Carnegie Learning Amici d'Italia
  • Alma Edzioni New Italian Espresso

Japanese:

• • Cheng Tsui Dekiru

French 4:

• • Vista Imaginez 5e
  • Vista Chemins 2023 L4
  • Carnegie Learning T’es Branchė

Elementary Spanish DLI:

• • Vista Listos and Vista Antologia

Italian 

• • Amici d’Italia, Carnegie Learning

AP Japanese

• • Dekiru, Cheng Tsui

French 4

• • T’es Branchė?, Carnegie Learning

Elementary Spanish DLI

• • Listos , Vista
  • Antología, Vista
  • Avanza, Vista

The committee will:

• Learn about current best practices in World Language instruction including (but not limited to): 
  • Proficiency based instruction
  • The role of grammar
• The use of the target language
• Culture and connections between languages
• Gain Understanding of the SUSD DLI Model for Elementary School
• Learn about Arizona World Language Standards.
• Develop rubric criteria to be used to evaluate World Languages textbooks and resources. 
• Review and evaluate Elementary Spanish DLI, French 4, Italian, and AP Japanese textbooks and instructional resources.
• Recommend textbooks and instructional resources to the Governing Board for formal approval and adoption.

Applicants must be able to meet the following commitments:

1. Review committee meeting agendas and assigned materials prior to each meeting.
2. Complete a conflict-of-interest form and adhere to the norms established for the committee work.
3. Be willing to participate as an unpaid volunteer.
   • Eligible certified employees may receive horizontal move hours for committee meetings occurring after the school day.

4. Attend and actively participate in all committee meetings held from October through February.

• Monday, October 23, 2023: 4:00-6:00 pm
• Monday, October 30, 2023: 4:00-6:00 pm
• Monday, November 6, 2023: 4:00-6:00 pm
• Monday, December 11, 2023: 4:00-6:00 pm
• Monday, December 18, 2023: 4:00-6:00 pm
• Monday, January 8, 2024: 4:00-6:00 pm
• Monday, January 22, 2024: 4:00-6:00 pm
• Monday, January 29, 2024: 3:30-3:45 pm *New Meeting (Virtual via MS Teams)
• Monday, February 12, 2024: 12:00-6:00 pm 
  
  *Meeting time may vary due to vendor presentations

Additional information about committee meetings:

• Committee members will be informed of their assigned smaller work group at the first meeting.
• Classroom teachers may be provided with a ½ day substitute for their assigned vendor presentation day during the week of February 12. 

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

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 development 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/community, etc. from all SUSD learning communities.  The Secondary World Languages Curriculum Adoption Committee and Elementary Spanish Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Curriculum Adoption Committee application will close at 4:00 pm on Monday, October 16th, 2023.   

If you are interested in applying to serve on this district committee click here.