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2016-2017 Curriculum Reviews/Adoptions

The following major curriculum reviews and potential adoptions happened in the Mercer Island School District during the 2016-2017 school year.


K-5 Science Review

Charges:
  • Develop Curriculum Criteria - in conjunction with Next Generation Science Standards
  • Review Curricula submitted - leading towards adoption
  • Develop Implementation Plan
Committee Members:

Michael Aguilera (LR 3), Carol Best (WM Principal), Kirstin Bourke (WM 5), Chris Cocklin Ray (WM 5), Katy Gibson (WM 1), Rebecca Hedlund (IMS 6 Science), Julie Hovind (Tech TOSA), Moira Hutchenson (NW 4), Nina Kitchen (IP K), Jenny McAlaine (LR Principal), Angela McCann (LR 5), Sam Moseley (IP 2), Christy Shiers (Parent), Emily Temple (Literacy TOSA), Brigit White (IP Librarian), Meaghan Williams (IP 4).

Meeting Dates and Summaries:


K-5 Writing Adoption

Charges:

Using gaps from the review committee, and a research base, select either a supplement to add or identify a replacement for the current writing curriculum.

Committee Members:

Michelle Frisch (K-WM), Cindi Pacecca (1-NW), Kelsey Sims (2- NW), Lucy Anderson (3-LR), Jessie Dye (3- NW), Amy Kerby (4-NW), Alyssa Mitchell (5-NW), Anna Artz (5-LR HiCap), Emily Temple (Literacy TOSA), Amanda Higgins (Literacy TOSA), Joan Papasedero (Sp. Ed. TOSA), Allison Janshen (Sp. Ed.- NW), David Hoffman (Principal- IP), Aimee Batliner-Gillette (Principal- NW), Suzanne McIntosh (parent)

Meeting Dates and Summaries:
  • November 10, 2016 - 4:30 pm Summary
  • December 1, 2016 - 4:30 pm Summary
  • January  23, 2017 - 4:00 pm Summary  Final Rubric
  • February 13, 2017 - 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Reviewed potential materials
  • March 28, 2017 - 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Vendor presentations
  • April 20, 2017 - 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Review of final materials
  • May 4, 2017 - 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm  Selection of top two choices Summary
  • May 25, 2017 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Final curriculum vote and discussion

Gr. 6 Language Arts Pilot/Adoption

Charges:

Based upon identified gaps, pilot SpringBoard materials to determine whether or not it is an appropriate fit.

Committee Members:

IMS 6th Grade Language Arts Team, Mary Jo Budzius (co-principal), Nova Williams (assistant director), Becky Mullvain (technology TOSA)

Meeting Dates and Summaries:
  • September 15-16, 2016 - Curriculum training and materials overview
  • October 26, 2016 - Evaluation of materials

6-12 Social Studies Review/Adoption

Charges:
  • Align the current curriculum to the state social studies standards
  • Identify gaps and repetition
  • Examine existing curricula - review existing curricula, determine needs, request new curricula
  • Propose new curricula adoptions/pilots as appropriate
Committee Members:

Alex Baker (MIHS), Ed Puchalla (MIHS), Melanie Vandenberg (MIHS), David Willecke (MIHS), Jamie Prescott (MIHS Administrator), Fred Rundle (MISD Administrator), Patri Collins (IMS), Vicki Mann (IMS), Janet Moore/Melissa Gaffney (IMS), Mary Jo Budzius (IMS Administrator)

Meeting Dates and Summaries:

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3-5 Highly Capable Literacy Review/Adoption

Charges:

Identify new curriculum options, pilot materials, and examine effectiveness.


Committee Members:

David Baxter, Mark Headlee, Tom Tivnan, Kirsten Bourke, Heather McLyman, Megan Morrow, Anna Artz, Fred Rundle, Nova Williams


Meeting Dates and Summaries:
  • April 7, 2016 - Review material options (PM)
  • November 1, 2016 - Professional Development for pilot through the CCC PD department (full day)
  • January 19, 2017 -  Shared experiences with the training and materials. Determined we would convene again to make a decision after parent input and more teacher experience.
  • March 8, 2017 - Voted for Making Meaning to be adopted (unanimous)

High School Horticulture Review/Adoption 

Charges:

Identify new curriculum options, pilot materials, and examine effectiveness.

Committee Members:

Fred Rundle, Lois Sargent

Meeting Dates and Summaries:
  • June 2016 - Crest and Learning Services exploration of texts
  • October 4, 2016 - Horticulture Today- Pilot approved
  • January 6, 2017 - Crest and Learning Services update on the pilot of materials
  • March 21, 2017 - IMC review and approval