Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment

The Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Department is responsible for the development and maintenance of curriculum throughout Sacaton Elementary School District, including research, implementation of new programming, professional development, educational alignment tools, as well as many of the intervention programs and assessment tools used in our district.

Curriculum Newsletters

Core Content Areas

Subject

Adopted Program

Grade Level

English
Language Arts

Wonders

K-5

myPerspectives

6-8

Mathematics

GoMath

K-8

Science

Amplify Science

K-8

Social Studies

National Geographic

K-8

Subject

Intervention Program

Grade Level

English Language Arts

IXL

K-8

Mathematics

IXL

K-8

2024-2025 English Language Arts Curriculum Adoption

Purpose: The purpose of the English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum textbook adoption committee is to review, evaluate, and recommend quality and appropriate textbooks and instructional resources for approval by the district Governing Board.

Meeting Dates:

  • November 12, 2024 - 3:30 - 4:30 pm

  • November 18, 2024 - 3:30 - 5:00 pm

  • December 5, 2024 - 3:30 - 4:30 pm

  • December 16, 2024 - 3:30 - 5:00 pm

  • January 13, 2025 - 3:30 - 5:00 pm

  • January 22, 2025 - 3:30 - 4:30 pm

  • February 6, 2025 - 3:30 - 5:00 pm

  • February 20, 2025 - 3:30 - 4:30 pm

  • March 3, 2025 - 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Meeting Location: Sacaton Professional Development Room, M2

*The process for textbook and instructional material adoption is important for teachers, students, and parents. In accordance with Arizona statute, Policy 15-721, SESD follows a structured process for curriculum review and recommendation for adoption by the Governing Board.

Public Review of Materials: January 22, 2025 - March 23, 2025

Public Review includes the opportunity to review both digital and physical copies of curriculum materials. Physical copies of materials will be housed in the Sacaton Elementary School District Office - Board Room Hallway. 

Public review will also include opportunities to attend presentations by potential vendors who will share additional information regarding use of materials and answer specific questions prior to the conclusion of the Public Review period. Questions received through Public Review will help potential vendors prepare presentations that target specific needs or concerns.

Following the Public Review process, the ELA Curriculum Adoption Committee will reconvene to review collected feedback in order to provide a recommendation to the Governing Board for possible adoption.

Presentations on ELA Curriculum Materials currently under Review

Mark your calendar and plan to attend upcoming presentations from McGraw Hill - Wonders and Study Sync, and American Reading Company (ARC) to learn more about the ELA Curriculum materials that are being considered for possible adoption. Publishers will provide a program overview and answer questions you may have. Time will be given after the presentation and Q&A to preview materials in support of your review.

Target Audience

Publisher & Program

Date

Time

Teachers, Administrators, Family, & Community

American Reading Company (ARC) (K-8)

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

3:30 - 4:30 pm

Teachers, Administrators, Family, & Community

McGraw Hill - Wonders (K-5)

McGraw Hill - StudySync (6-8)

Thursday, February 6th, 2025

3:30 - 5:00 pm

Provide Feedback - Rubric

Use the form below to provide feedback on K-8 ELA curriculum materials:

ELA Curriculum Materials: 60 Day Public Review & Feedback Rubric