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Adoption of Curricular and Instructional Materials
Montgomery County Board of EducationJanuary 8, 2019
What Do We Mean by New Instructional Materials?
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Today’s Discussion
• Background and Context
• Evaluation and Selection Process
• Recommendations: Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) Materials
• Implementation and Professional Development Plan
• Resolution
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Process
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External Audit
RFP Process
Evaluation and Selection
Vendor Presentations and Interviews
Final Recommendations
March 2018
Summer 2018
RFP Released August 2018
October - November 2018
November 2018
December 2018 - January 2019
Core Team
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NAME POSITION SCHOOL/OFFICE
Aaron Schwartz Instructional Specialist OCIP
Akossiwa Lawrence Grade 5 Teacher Brown Station ES
Alexa Ritchie Special Education Teacher Weller Road ES
Alice Wright Instructional Specialist, OSE
Allison Giampapa Instructional Specialist EIC
Amy Bryan Principal Germantown ES
Amy Watkins Math RT North Bethesda MS
Angela Martin Reading Focus Teacher Rosemont ES
Arlisa Ledbetter RT Parkland MS
Belinda Campbell ESOL teacher Gaithersburg HS
Brittany Miller Special Education Teacher Clear Spring ES
Candace Dingle Smith Special Education Teacher Olney ES
Carole Sample principal Jones Lane ES
Carroll Altschuler SDT Beverly Farms
Catharine Matthews Gr 1 teacher Bells Mill ES
Catherine Malchodi Instructional Specialist OSSI
Cindy Villavicencio Instructional Specialist OCIP
Courtney Brophy MCC Glenallan ES
Crista Horn Reading Specialist Little Bennett ES
Daniel Yip Instructional Specialist EIC
Danielle Epps Instructional Specialist OCIP
Danillya Wilson Gr 1 teacher Wheaton Woods ES
Daphne Williams Special Education Teacher Rocky Hill MS
Darrian McCarter Supervisor of Secondary Math OCIP
Dionna Ricks ESOL Teacher Jackson Road Elementary
Elisa Hong Consulting Teacher OHRD
Elizabeth Fasulo Reading Specialist Rock Creek Forest ES
Elliott Alter Principal Beall ES
Elmira Young Instructional Specialist EIC
Felice Erdheim Math Content Coach Strathmore ES
Gary Einhorn Math Teacher Takoma Park MS
Genevive Goodman Instructional Specialist OSE
Germaine Cooley Gr 2 Teacher Great Seneca Creek ES
Heather Dysinger 7th Gr Math Teacher Montgomery Village MS
Heather Stadtler Special Education Teacher Gibbs ES
Jacqueline Hongdalorom Instructional Specialist OSE
James Allrich Principal Argyle MS
Jan Daisey Instructional Specialist EIC
Jane Lindsay English Teacher Poole MS
Name Position School/Office
Jeannette Roy ESOL Teacher Lee MS
Jennifer Craft Secondary English Supervisor OCIP
Jennifer Falcon PTD Coach Weller Road ES
Jennifer Lucas Instructional Specialist EIC
Jennifer Monyak Gr 3 Teacher Matsunaga ES
Jennifer Tucci Special Education Teacher Martin Luther King MS
Jessica Price Special Education Teacher Sally Ride ES
Jessie Christopher Math CS Banneker MS
Jewel Sanders Principal Rosa Parks MS
Jill Raspen Instructional Specialist OCIP
Jokima Millar Instructional Specialist EIC
Jon Green Principal Poole MS
Julie Ziegler Gr 4 Teacher Garrett Park ES
Kari Cregger Kindergarten Teacher Harmony Hills ES
Kathryn Williams Instructional Specialist AEI
Kelly Jiron Instructional Specialist OSE
Kember Kane Kindergarten Teacher Roscoe Nix ES
Kevin Burns Principal Rock Creek Valley ES
Kharima Wilson Gr 3 Teacher Rock Creek Forest ES
Kim Sienkiewicz Reading Specialist Wood Acres ES
Kimberly Browne Gr 4 Teacher Cresthaven ES
Kimberly Leichtling Gr 4 Teacher Charles Drew ES
Kimberly Lloyd Principal Burtonsville ES
Kimberly Row Media Specialist Strathmore ES
Kirsten Corprew English Teacher Lakeland Park MS
Core Team (continued)
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NAME POSITION SCHOOL/OFFICE
Kristine Knight Kindergarten Teacher Wilson Wims ES
Kyndal Starks Gr 3 Teacher Cannon Road ES
Lauren Dagins Gr 4 Teacher Rachel Carson ES
Linda Loomis Instructional Specialist OCIP
Linda Wilson Instructional Specialist HIAT
Lindsay Rolfes Special Education Teacher Cedar Grove
Lisa Adkins Gr 3 Teacher Lakewood ES
Liz (Nora) Collins SDT Pine Crest
Lori Tecler Instructional Specialist EIC
Luz Ramos Special Education Paraeducator SSI MS
Marcus Wiggins Math Teacher Rockville HS
Marg Brennan Instructional Specialist OCIP
Marita Sherbourne Principal Wood Acres
Mary Rosa Cantella Instructional Specialist OSE
Marya Hay Instructional Specialist Equity
Marybeth Foster ESOL Teacher Lakewood Elementary
Meg Knudsen-Gleason RT Ridgeview MS
Meleny Weber Gr 4 teacher Oakview ES
Morgan Payne Gr 4 teacher JoAnn Leleck at Broad Acres ES
Nicole Wilson ESOL teacher Sargent Shriver Elementary
Norka Padilla Instructional Specialist OSSI
Rachel Bennett Instructional Specialist OCIP
Rashida Thomas Grade 2 teacher Strawberry Knoll ES
Rock Palmisano Principal Watkins Mill ES
Rosario Velasquez Principal Intern Poolesville ES
Ryan McNavage Instructional Specialist OCTO
Sandra Ahlskog Gr 1 teacher Jones Lane ES
Sara Santini Special Education Teacher Great Seneca Creek ES
Sarah Chuk Instructional Specialist EIC
Sarah O'Neill Gr 5 Teacher Bells Mill ES
Sarah Straus Math Teacher Quince Orchard HS
Shannon James English Teacher Seneca Valley HS
Shauntae Spaugh SDT Kensington Parkwood ES
Name Position School/Office
Sheila Berlinger Supervisor - Elementary Math EIC
Sherilyn Moses Principal McNair ES
Sonja Bloetner Secondary ESOL Supervisor OCIP
Susan Phillips Instructional Specialist EIC
Tamara Carpel ESOL Teacher Sequoyah ES
Tamara Hewlett Instructional Specialist EIC
Tamisha Sampson Elementary ESOL Supervisor EIC
Teriyanna Clark Gr 2 Teacher Takoma Park ES
Tiffany Ragin Reading Specialist Flora Singer ES
Tracy Winfrey-Edwards Elementary Literacy Supervisor EIC
Troy Horsley English Teacher Kennedy HS
Valerie Coll Gr 3 Teacher Singer ES
Vicky Christos ESOL Teacher New Hampshire Estates
Vivian Aoun Instructional Specialist OSSI
Wannakee Sheku Math RT Wood MS
Yared Velasquez-Guider ESOL Teacher Cedar Grove Elementary
Yvette Bobb Special Education Teacher Glenallan ES
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• Stronger alignment to Common Core
• Sufficient developmental or conceptual understanding
• Adequate development of procedural skills
• Enough detail to engage students in Standards of Mathematical Practice
• Supports a variety of learners
• Focus on “major work” of the grade and increased use of modeling and application
External Audit Findings
Mathematics
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English Language Arts (ELA) Findings
External Audit Findings
• Stronger alignment to Common Core
• Read-aloud texts that are two to three years above grade-level
• Regular use of complex text organized around robust topics or themes
• Robust text-dependent questions and writing prompts
• Reading, writing, and speaking grounded in evidence from text
• A system of writing instruction embedded in lessons and tasks
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Recommendations for MCPS
● Begin a transition toward externally developed, evidenced-
based researched and reviewed instructional materials in ELA
and mathematics, K through Grade 8.
● Design and implement a multiyear, phase-in of new ELA and Math materials that provide –
1. Multiple levels of stakeholder engagement; and
2. Logistical support and extensive professional assistance and learning for teachers.
● Implement new materials within the next three academic school years.
External Audit
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RFP Process
Common Core Standards Alignment
Meet the Needs of ALL Students
Special Learning Needs
Second Language Learners
Highly Able Learners
Interventions and Supports
Culturally Responsive and
Relevant Materials
Balance of Digital and Print
MaterialsAssessments
Parent Materials
Culturally Responsive and Relevant Materials
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Parent Materials
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RFP Process
• Messages to the Community
• Online Engagement
• Feedback Included in RFP
and Final Recommendations
Community Engagement
Process
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External Audit
RFP Process
Evaluation and Selection
Vendor Presentations and Interviews
Final Recommendations
March 2018
Summer 2018
RFP Released August 2018
October - November 2018
November 2018
December 2018 - January 2019
Overall Evaluation and Selection Process
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NARROWING DOWN
FINALISTS IDENTIFIED
FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Pre-Vetting
Core Teams
Smaller Grade Band Review
Teams
Vendor Presentations
Vendor Interviews and References
Recommendations
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Pre-Vetting
Internal Technical Review • For Basic Minimum
Requirements
External Reviews and Ratings• For Standards Alignment,
Rigor and Coherence
Meet the Needs of ALL Students
Special Learning Needs
Second Language Learners
Highly Able Learners
Core Curriculum, Standards Alignment
Basic Requirements
of the RFP
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Core Team 55 people
Math Core Team
6 Smaller Review Teams
• By grade band
• 8-12 people per Review Team
Grade Band Review Teams
60 people
ELA Core Team
6 Smaller Review Teams
• By grade band
• 8-12 people per Review Team
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Core Team
Evaluation Rubric Categories and Ratings
SUMMATIVE OVERALL RATINGS:
• Highly Recommend
• Recommend
• Recommend with Reservation
• Do Not Recommend
CATEGORY RATINGS
Student Experiences
Teacher Experiences
Assessments/Materials
Digital and Print Materials
Differentiated Instruction
Cultural Responsiveness
Additional Requirements
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Proposals Eliminated, Technical Review and Basic Requirements
7Proposals Reviewed by Review Teams
5Moved Forward
as Finalists
Pre-Vetting
Core Team Grade Band
Review Teams
Math Evaluation and Selection
8-12 hours of
Independent
Review
External
Evaluations
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19Proposals Submitted
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Proposals Eliminated, Technical Review and Basic Requirements
9Proposals Reviewed by Review Teams
5Moved Forward
as Finalists
Pre-Vetting
Core Team Grade Band
Review Teams
ELA Evaluation and Selection
External
Evaluations
8-12 hours of
Independent
Review
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Vendor Presentations
More than 130 Participants Each Day
Students
Teachers
School-based administrators
Central Services staff
Parents/Guardians
Community partners/groups
Math and ELA Vendor Presentations
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Vendor Presentations
Community EngagementAll vendor presentations posted on the MCPS website for the public to review and submit feedback via online surveys
Community Members Evaluated:
Student Experience
Parent Experience
Teacher Experience
Assessment Model and Expectations
Overall Rating
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Vendor Interviews
Three Interviews with MCPS Staff:
Curriculum Technical Legal
1-1.5 Hour Interviews
Panelists:
• Central Services • Content Specialist• School-Based Administrators• Teachers
Debrief
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Vendor References
References Were Asked About the Following:
● Overall Ratings and Recommendations
● Experience with Professional Development (PD)
● Student Outcomes
● Challenges/Concerns
● Customer Service
● Lessons Learned
Large Districts
Others with Similar
Demographics
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Discussion
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Recommendations
Open Educational Resources (OERs)
• Open Educational Resources are high-quality teaching, learning and research materials that are free for people everywhere to use and repurpose.
• Proponents of open education believe everyone in the world should have access to high-quality educational experiences and resources, and they work to eliminate barriers to this goal.
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Curriculum
Packaged, Published
Instructional Materials
OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE
Elementary Mathematics (Pre-K-5) Recommendation
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Strong Rating on Ed Reports
Highest Rating By Elementary
Core Team
Highest Rating in Interviews
High Rating in Vendor
Presentations
Strong References
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RECOMMENDATION:ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS
StrengthsComprehensive curriculum that will serve all
High levels of rigor; acceleration and enrichment embedded
References enthusiastically rave about the product
Very well organized
Imbedded PD and video resources
Quality professional development is a focus
Challenging to teach but will “make teachers stronger”
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I highly recommend Eureka Math because the teacher and parent resources are
extremely well done and the math content is rigorous and very well laid out.
Eureka's approach to math would allow students to reason, compute and build
fluency. I believe Eureka's approach allows students to reach deep conceptual
understanding.
— MCPS Teacher
Eureka is a strong product with embedded PD and tips for implementing the
curriculum. The resources assist the teachers with implementing and support
parents.
— MCPS Principal
The mathematics is rigorous, well-aligned, well laid out and contains excellent
teacher-videos.
— MCPS Math Specialist
Immersion Schools
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Middle School Mathematics Recommendation
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Highest Rated Middle School Curriculum on
Ed Reports
Among Highest Ratings By Core Team
Among Highest Ratings in Interviews
High Rating in Presentations
Strong References
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RECOMMENDATION: SECONDARY
MATHEMATICS StrengthsHighest rated middle school product
Supports teacher understanding of mathematics content, built-in teacher supports and moves
Develops mathematical mindset and facilitates “productive struggle”
Built-in scaffolds and teacher supports for all learners, explicit for special education and ESOL
Methods for struggling learners in all lessons
Accelerated Mathematics Pathways
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➢ In MCPS, most students successfully complete Algebra 1 in Grade 8, some even earlier.
➢ Typical Common Core scope and sequence➢ Aligning scope and sequence to maintain pathway to
Algebra in Grade 8, for implementation in 2020–2021➢ 2019–2020: Study new materials and current models to
determine best path to acceleration to Algebra in Grade 7➢ Accelerated path will continue
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I believe this curriculum is great when it comes to the many resources online and
resources for teachers. As an MCPS teacher, we use these resources in class regularly.
There are ample resources for teachers to utilize with students who are struggling.
— MCPS Teacher
Curriculum supports a variety of learners and targeted supports for students with
disabilities and ELL students. Teachers are provided with specific guidance and strategies.
There is an online student platform with online tools similar to state assessments.
— MCPS Special Education Teacher
Illustrative Math and LearnZillion's philosophy and approach to learning math is
important. It focuses on student learning, having students thinking critically about
what they are learning and making connections.
— MCPS Teacher
Middle School English Language Arts Recommendation
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Among Highest Ratings on Ed
Reports
Highest Rating By Core Team
Highest Rating in Interviews
Highest Rating in
Presentations
Strong References
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RECOMMENDATION: SECONDARY ELA
StrengthsMultiple pathways to engage with the curriculum to
meet diverse student needs
Can serve as foundational “core” curriculum for ESOL
classes
Extended writing and research embedded in each
unit
High levels of student engagement and relevance
Daily opportunities to engage with global issues
across current events, STEM, civic engagement,
environment
Wide ranging text selection, cultural relevance
Explicit differentiation and “access paths” for
struggling readers, students with special learning
needs, English learners
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This resource provides authentic literacy opportunities for students at
home and in school. It provides lots of student choice. It provides lots of
technology and hard copy resources for teachers and students.
- MCPS Supervisor
StudySync is a rigorous and robust ELA CCSS curriculum that will meet the needs of our
diverse learners here in MCPS. The extensive resources and flexibility will allow teachers to
customize the learning experience for their students while still using complex and
challenging texts and tasks. Students will build critical thinking, reading, writing, and
speaking skills necessary to be successful in the 21st century economy. StudySync will
ensure that our students are future ready. - MCPS Specialist
As a student I feel this is a great product for both kids and teachers it
seems like an easy to use and nice product. I would use this and I wish I
had something like this earlier in my school career.
- MCPS Student
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Discussion
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Implementation and Professional Development (PD)
Phase 3:
Ongoing
DuringImplementation
Phase 1:
Spring
2019
Phase 2:
Summer
2019
Curriculum Implementation
Introduction of
materials and
professional
learning begins
*Digital access for
all teachers
Intense Professional
Learning Cohort 1
Fall 2019: Full implementation Cohort 1
Fall 2020: Full implementation Cohort 2
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New Curricular and Instructional Materials: Cohort 1 Middle Schools
Argyle Middle School
John T. Baker Middle School
Benjamin Banneker Middle School
Briggs Chaney Middle School
Cabin John Middle School
Eastern Middle School
William H. Farquhar Middle School
Gaithersburg Middle School
Kingsview Middle School
Col. E. Brooke Lee Middle School
Montgomery Village Middle School
Neelsville Middle School
North Bethesda Middle School
Parkland Middle School
Rosa M. Parks Middle School
John Poole Middle School
Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
Redland Middle School
Ridgeview Middle School
Shady Grove Middle School
Silver Creek Middle School
Silver Spring International Middle School
Hallie Wells Middle School
White Oak Middle School
Earle B. Wood Middle School
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Curriculum Implementation and Communications
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● Collaboration with employee associations, parents/guardians and community groups
● Curriculum nights● Vendor communications and introduction● Parent/Guardian resources
○ Consumable materials coming home○ Online resources connected to the units being studied○ Periodic letters and communication about upcoming units
and topics
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Discussion and Resolution
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