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Adoption of Curricular and Instructional Materials

Montgomery County Board of Education January 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 Materials

Assessments 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

• f 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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15 Proposals Submitted

8 Proposals Eliminated, Technical Review and Basic Requirements

7 Proposals Reviewed by Review Teams 5 Moved 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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19 Proposals Submitted

10 Proposals Eliminated, Technical Review and Basic Requirements

9 Proposals Reviewed by Review Teams 5 Moved 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 Engagement

All 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

• n 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

Strengths

Comprehensive 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

Strengths

Highest 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

Strengths

Multiple 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 During

Implementation

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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