Agenda Item
b. Music Instructional Resources Adoption
Summary: Ms. Stacy Stepney, Chief Academic Officer, Division of Curriculum and Instruction
Request: REQUESTED ACTION:
It is requested that the Board of Education approve the adoption of the following instructional resources and supplemental materials, including digital and print resources from the identified vendors to support K-12 Music.
Program
Vendor
Grades K-5 General Music
QuaverEd. Inc
Grades 4-5 Orchestra
Alfred Music
Grades 4-5 Band
GIA Publications
Grades 6-8 General Music
Music First
Grades 6-8 Chorus
McGraw Hill
Grades 6-8 Orchestra
Alfred Music
Grades 6-8 Band
Music First
Grades 6-8 Jazz Band
Hal Leonard
Grades 6-8 Guitar
Hal Leonard
Grades 9-12 Chorus
McGraw Hill
Grades 9-12 Orchestra
GIA Publications
Grades 9-12 Band
Music First
Grades 9-12 Jazz Band
Hal Leonard
Grades 9-12 Guitar
Class Guitar Resources
Grades 9-12 Piano
Hal Leonard
Grades 9-12 Music Theory
W.W. Norton, Inc.
Why: According to Board Policy IFA-Instructional Media, the District must provide access to instructional resources including, but not limited to, textbooks and supplemental materials. The BOE policy on Instructional Media requires the presentation of recommendations for textbook adoption to the Board of Education.
Details: The Division of Curriculum and Instruction began the 2021-2022 instructional resources review process in May 2022 and culminated the first phase in June 2022. The Instructional Resources Review Committee was comprised of a diverse group of elementary, middle, and high school music teachers with varied years of teaching experience and degrees; teachers represented general music, orchestra, band, chorus, and music appreciation courses.
Following state and local guidelines and procedures, the committee members:
Evaluated instructional resources available in digital, print, and blended formats;
Completed evaluation forms on all instructional materials using content-specific rubrics;
Determined leading contenders for parents/guardians, teachers, students, and citizens to examine and evaluate during the public review period;
Participated in vendor presentations conducted by the leading contenders; and
Determined final selections and submitted the recommended resources for adoption consideration.
Stakeholders were invited to review instructional resources and ancillary materials and provide input for the committee members’ consideration during the public review held June 9-11, 2022. Throughout this evaluation and review period, careful attention was given to ensure that selected instructional resources and supplemental materials will ensure the equity and access to support the full and rigorous implementation of the DCSD curriculum at all grade levels among the school district’s diverse student population.
Financial impact: The recommendations are for the adoption of the aforementioned instructional resources only and not for purchase at this time.
Contact: Ms. Stacy Stepney, Chief Academic Officer, Division of Curriculum and Instruction, 678.676.0731
Dr. Lenisera Barnes-Bodison, Executive Director, Division of Curriculum and Instruction, 678.676.0137
Mrs. Lummie Baker, Director, Educational Media & Instructional Materials, 678.676.2421
Dr. Kimberlynn Weston, Director, Department of PreK-12 Curriculum and Instruction, 678.676.0144
Dr. Ronald Adams, Coordinator, Educational Media & Instructional Materials, 678.676.1471
Ms. Monica L. Fogg, Coordinator, K-12 Music, 678.676.0209
Effective: Upon Board of Education approval.
Status: Attorney Approval Not Required
K-12 Instructional Resource
Selection Committee
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PURPOSE: In an effort to ensure that there is a cross-section of individuals serving on the
Instructional Resource Selection Committee, it is necessary to collect various pieces of demographic
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considered as a potential committee member. The final selection will be announced in January 2022.
Due to the massive number of teachers applying, we cannot guarantee the selection of all applicants.
Thank you for your support and cooperation.
Dr. Lenisera Barnes-Bodison, Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Mrs. Lummie Baker, Director, Educational Media & Instructional Materials
Dr. Evelyn Hall, Director, EL Studies
Dr. Kimberlynn Weston, Director, PreK-12 Curriculum & Instruction
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