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Review of Sample Textbooks
FNSBSD Administrative Center
Curriculum Library (4th floor)
520 Fifth Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701March 18 - 22
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Extended hours: March 19 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Teaching and Learning is seeking community feedback on textbooks/materials in the following areas:
- Music
- Spanish
- Environmental Science
- Marine Science
- 6-12 English Language Learners (ELL)
- Career Technical Education (CTE)
To view these sample textbooks, visit the FNSBSD Administrative Center during the dates/times listed above.
Curriculum Drafts
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Public comment is closed on draft one of the CTE (Architecture and Construction and STEM) curriculum and a draft of the Science curriculum for grades 6-12. However, the FNSBSD welcomes your feedback throughout the entire curriculum revision process. If you would like to provide feedback, please email teachingandlearning@k12northstar.org. Thank you.
Science (draft five):
- Draft Five (Changes to Human Anatomy & Physiology noted in red font, pages 68-78.)
Architecture and Construction (draft one):
- Cover letter (list of major changes)
- Draft one (grades 6-12)
STEM (draft one):
- Cover letter (list of major changes)
- Draft one (grades 6-12)
Curriculum Revision Process
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The FNSBSD curriculum process, outlined in Administrative Regulations 910 Appendix A, is on a six-year cycle and includes the following stages:
- Research, Review, and Materials
- Describe and Define
- Implement
- Measure-Refine-Revise
The research, review, and materials stage begins with community input, then a research group meets to complete an in-depth study of the current curriculum to determine its effectiveness and research current trends in curriculum content and pedagogy. During the describe and define stage, curriculum writers review this work and start draft one. Each draft goes out for public comment and the writers review and consider all comments and suggestions. After there is a general consensus on the curriculum proposal, a final draft is submitted to the Board Curriculum Committee for a recommendation and the School Board for adoption. Once the curriculum is adopted, it is implemented in the schools, usually the next school year, and professional development is provided as needed. Finally, the curriculum enters the measure, refine, and revise stage during years four through six.
Adopted Curriculum
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For information on the FNSBSD's adopted curriculum, please select from the subject areas listed below.
Curriculum adoptions are as follows:
- Art: (K-12) 2017
- Career & Technical Education (CTE): (7-12) 2013-2022
- English/Language Arts (ELA): (K-6) 2011; Learner Objectives (K-6) 2014; (7-12) 2020
- Health: (K-12) 2016
- Mathematics: (K-5) 2014; (6-12) 2022
- Music: (K-12) 2017
- Physical Education: (K-12) 2016
- Science: (K-12) 2016
- Social Studies: (K-12) 2020
- World Languages: (K-12) 2018
A list of adopted textbook and materials is located at www.k12northstar.org/Page/8838.
Contact Information
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Chane BeamExecutive Director of Teaching & Learning(907) 452-2000, x11263
Mackenzie Staiger
Curriculum Coordinator (Elementary Schools)
mackenzie.staiger@k12northstar.org
(907) 452-2000, x11436Tara DeVaughn
Curriculum Coordinator (Secondary Schools)
tara.devaughn@k12northstar.org
(907) 452-2000, x11282Jennifer Morgan
Materials Development Specialist
jennifer.morgan@k12northstar.org
(907) 452-2000, x11421