Textbook+Adoption+Process


 * __Textbook Adoption Process__**

The Putnam Public School District understands that a curriculum is not driven by a textbook; rather, a textbook is selected based on its ability to support and enhance the curriculum.
 * __Statement of Purpose:__**

The following process applies to the adoption of textbooks and core educational programs only. It does not apply to the approval of trade books. 1. Sample textbooks and ancillary materials must be procured at least eight months prior to the anticipated date of purchase to allow ample time for teacher review and presentation to the Curriculum Subcommittee of the Board of Education in the spring preceding the adoption year.
 * __Procedures:__**

2. Sample textbooks from at least three publishing houses should be evaluated.

3. The Textbook Evaluation Rubric must be completed by at least two teachers in the content area and one special education teacher. In the case of an elementary math or reading series, representatives should be chosen so that teachers at all grade levels feel fairly represented in the process.

4. In the event that rubric scores are nearly identical, reviewers will provide a brief rationale for their selection as part of their recommendation for purchase. This rationale may include, but is not limited to: alignment with the curriculum, cost effectiveness, teacher support, types of technological support provided, and suitability to SRBI.

5. Following the teachers’ review and completion of the rubric, a written recommendation to purchase materials will be made to the Curriculum Council, along with a cost proposal from the textbook publisher.

6. Once approved by the Curriculum Council, all review materials and the cost proposal will be presented to the Curriculum Subcommittee of the Board of Education for final approval to purchase.

7. Once approved by the BOE, samples will be displayed for public perusal at the Town Hall for a two week review period.

8. After the two week review is completed the textbook order will be processed.

9. In the event that there are objections to the textbook, every effort will be made to address parental and/or community concerns, up to and including further evaluation by the Curriculum Council.