Elementary Mathematics Adoption Process Timeline

Updated March 20, 2007

NOTE: Events marked in tan indicate opportunities for parents to provide input.

2005-06 school year	Review of research Creation of: Scope and Sequence Documents Vocabulary Computational Proficiency Expectations

October-November	October 12, 2006: The workgroup meets, reviews research, data, and scope and sequence work. The workgroup develops list of criteria to be used to evaluate materials	Input from teachers and parents is gathered via surveys	The criteria identified by the workgroup are developed into instruments for evaluating the materials.	Assistant Superintendent and Math Specialist Meet with Issaquah PTSA presidents. Meet with PTSA council.	Continuous feedback loops between: Committee representatives and colleagues Committee representatives and principals Math specialist and principals (standing item on Sectional agenda) Math Specialist and middle and high school department chairs (standing item on monthly meeting agenda) Ongoing information in: e-news PTSA newsletter Constant updates on District website
November		All materials sent by publishers go through two rounds of screening: Initial screen to select materials for an in-depth review In-depth review select finalists
December
January	Finalists are selected for the field test		Assistant Superintendent and Math Specialist visit PTSA meetings.
February		Grade level meetings for teachers and principals to learn about the programs chosen for the field test and give input.
March				In-depth study Parents and teachers throughout the District have opportunities to review materials and provide feedback.
April						April 4 at Issaquah Middle School: Parent meeting to learn about program recommended for in-depth study.
May	Using all data, a recommendation is made to the Assistant Superintendent and the Superintendent’s cabinet. The recommendation goes to the IMSC and School Board.
June
July

Fall 2007	Implementation