Curriculum and instruction
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How new curriculum is usually adopted
- Review committee
- Public review
- Recommendation
- Board adopts
- In classrooms
How each step works
- Review committee. Teachers and staff review materials against state standards.
- Public review. Families can see the proposed materials and comment.
- Recommendation. The committee recommends materials to the board.
- Board adopts. The board votes to adopt the materials.
- In classrooms. Teachers are trained and the materials are used in classes.
Typical steps. Rules and timing vary by state and district.
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