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English Learner Success Forum: Curriculum Adoption Toolkits
"80% of teachers say their instructional materials don’t adequately support multilingual learners. Yet research shows that high-quality curriculum, paired with curriculum-based professional learning, can improve student outcomes.
English Learner Success Forum's Curriculum Adoption Toolkits are designed to help education leaders—district administrators, curriculum committees, and school boards—select and implement high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) that are inclusive and linguistically responsive. This step-by-step resource ensures multilingual learners are considered at every stage of the adoption process.
Unlike other adoption tools, this toolkit centers on the needs of multilingual learners while also aligning with the learning standards required by states. The toolkit offers practical guidance and downloadable tools for each phase of your adoption journey. Whether you’re just getting started or already deep into the process, you can use the toolkit on its own or in conjunction with your existing adoption framework.
Who is it for? Anyone who makes decisions about curriculum or who plays a significant role in approving instructional materials. The toolkit was created explicitly with the state of California in mind. But, it can be adapted by any state. Audience include specifically:
- School district leaders
- County office of education leaders
- Curriculum adoption committees
- School Board members
Why use it? To improve instructional quality and equity for multilingual learners. And, to ensure a more inclusive, research-informed adoption process."
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