Social Sciences Curriculum Adoption Committee

The purpose of the Social Sciences Curriculum Adoption Committee: AP World History: Modern, AP United States History, AP Human Geography, American and Arizona History, World History/World Geography is to review, evaluate, and recommend quality and appropriate textbooks and instructional resources for approval by the district Governing Board. 

• AP World History: Modern (2324-2325)
• AP United States History (2420-2421
• AP Human Geography (7312-7313)
• American and Arizona History (2410-2411)
• World History/World Geography (2318-2319)

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, January 8, 2025: 3:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday, January 15, 2025: 3:30 - 5:30 pm
  •  Wednesday, January 22, 2025: 3:30 – 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday, February 19, 2025: 3:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday, February 26, 2025: 3:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday, March 5, 2025: 3:30 - 5:30 pm (if necessary)
  • Monday, March 31, 2025: Tentative time 8:00 am - 3:00 pm 
    • Classroom teachers will be provided with a substitute
  • Wednesday, April 2, 2025: 3:30 - 5:30 pm

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 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 Social Sciences Curriculum Adoption Committee: AP World History: Modern, AP United States History, AP Human Geography application will close at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.  Applicants will be notified of selection by Thursday, December 19, 2024.

The application for this committee is closed.