1. Instructional MaterialsWebinarNovember 18, 2009 Group IV Adoption Cycle Mathematics Agricultural Education Family and Consumer Sciences

2. Webinar Agenda • Demonstration of Interactive Multiple List • Explanation of Caravan • Adoption Considerations • Recent Policy Changes • Questions and Answers

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25. Instructional Materials Caravan

26. Points to Consider • Vertical alignment within a programmatic level • Consistent use of academic vocabulary • Alignment across programmatic levels • Capacity of a series to meet the needs of students who can master Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II as well as students who may need the additional support  through Algebra I Support and Conceptual Math (21st Century Algebra). • Formative assessment along with prescriptive instruction and intervention • Web resources – accessibility both at school and at home • Opportunity for teachers to improve their content knowledge • The amount of professional development teachers will need to effectively utilize the program, especially important if a “bundled” program is adopted    

27. Instructional Materials Caravan • January 12 – RESA IIIEmmanuel Baptist Church, Charleston • 9:00 – 5:00 PM • January 15 – RESA IIBig Sandy Arena, Huntington • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM • January 19 – RESA I Beckley-Raleigh County Civic Center, Beckley • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM • January21 – RESA V South Parkersburg Baptist Church, Parkersburg • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

28. Instructional Materials Caravan • January 23 – RESA VIIIJames Ramsey Technical Institute, Martinsburg* • Time to be determined* • January 25 – RESA IV Convention and Civic Center, Summersville • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM • January 27 – RESA VI Wheeling Civic Center, Wheeling • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM • January 29– RESA VII Location to be Determined • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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30. Changes in Policy 2445.41“Textbook” Adoption: Notice, Request, and Instructions to Publishers

31. Language has been changed to address both digital and print books • Allow for volume discounts/and standard prices • Allows for subscription price models that may be divided over multiple years • Allows for electronic teacher editions for electronic materials • Requires companies to provide the option of adopting only electronic resource beginning with 2012 adoption year (Science) • Included accessibility statements for electronic resources Publishers of primary resources are required to provide Lexile and Quantile Measures

32. Guidelines for Publishers during an Adoption Year: • Publishers who submit bids will be made public • Details of bids will not be made public until Multiple List approved by SBOE • Items on a companies bid may not be given away during the period of time between the call for materials and approval of Multiple List • Publishers may not include technology equipment on their bids • A “blackout period” is established during which time publishers cannot contact counties about resources on their bids during the call for materials and review process.

33. Now, it’s your turn. Are there any questions?

34. Contact Information awsimpso@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-558-5325 http://wvde.state.wv.us/materials/