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Purpose of the Review Process
To review and recommend learning resources that provide major support for instructional programs and align to Colorado Academic Standards and Jeffco’s curriculum.
Board Policy -- IJ
• The district encourages the selection of the best learning resources available for the students and staff of Jeffco Schools and shall assist school personnel in identifying those learning resources through the approval process.
Board Policy – IJ-R
• In a two committee process district professional staff and citizens will review and recommend learning resources that provide major support for instructional program objectives and are required for student use in a unit of study.
How Textbooks Come Up for Approval
Principal/Teachers’ request
Publishers request review
Content Teams’ requestTo complete a series
First Step: Content ReviewCommittee
Members include a balance of: Classroom teachers and/or instructional coaches
with expertise in the content area and level (elementary or secondary) of the textbook under consideration
One member from a school requesting a pilot of the resource
District Content Specialist
Facilitator
Textbook Content Review FormGuide to help determine
if resource is:• aligned to Jeffco
curriculum/Colorado academic standards
• emphasizes research-based instructional practices
• aligned to Board’s end use policies
Resource Review Committee Criteria
One and a half year school based pilot of the resource
Available student performance data
Evaluations from piloting teacher and/or students
Content Review Committee TasksServe as an “impartial” jury
Complete a Textbook Review form for each text
Review available evidence
Discuss and make recommendation
Remember…
Jeffco has a standards-based curriculum – it is not resource-based.
There is no perfect resource.
Criteria for Recommendation
Quality of language, illustrations, and photographs to ensure that the materials are not discriminatory and are age appropriate
Any available professional reviews from journals and/or professional associations.
Alignment with and support for the Board’s Ends policies
Textbook Resource Review FormGuide to help determine
if resource is:• age appropriate
• integrates technology
• provides opportunities for interactive student participation
• presents content in a nondiscriminatory manner
Resource Review Committee Tasks
Serve as an “impartial” jury
Complete a Textbook Review form for each text
Review available evidence
Discuss and make recommendation
Remember…
Jeffco has a standards-based curriculum – it is not resource-based.
There is no perfect resource.
Upon Approval by the Resource Review Committee
• Texts are placed in branches of the Jefferson County public library for review by the public for two weeks
• Community comments are reviewed to determine if the committee should be reconvened to reconsider citizen concerns
Recommendation for School Board Approval
Upon approval by the Board of Education, texts are placed on the “Approved Textbook” list and are available for purchase by schools across the district.