Public Hearing re Proposed Adoption of Instructional Materials is on the Board Agenda for the Regular Meeting on March 13, 2024: Purpose: PUBLIC HEARING during regular School Board meeting regarding adoption of the following Resiliency & Life Skills  instructional materials:

The following Resiliency & Life Skills Instructional Materials are recommended for adoption, pending financial cost:

K-12 Resiliency & Life Skills:

1. K-12 Life Skills Education
Choice 1: Catapult Learning LLC: EmpowerU
Choice 2: SpecialNeedsWare, Inc.: Ori Learning
Choice 3: Positive Action Inc.: Pasela

2. Resiliency Education Lessons
Choice 1: Catapult Learning LLC: EmpowerU
Choice 2: SpecialNeedsWare, Inc.: Ori Learning
Choice 3: Positive Action Inc.: Pasela

3. Grades 7-12 Teen Dating Violence
Choice 1: ReThink ED: Life Skills and Wellness
Choice 2: Navigate 360:  Navigate 360

4. Human Trafficking Prevention
Choice 1: ReThink ED: Life Skills and Wellness
Choice 2: Navigate 360: Navigate 360
Choice 3: 7 Mindsets: To Live Your Ultimate Life

5. K-12 Substance Abuse Health Education
Choice 1: ReThink ED: Life Skills and Wellness
Choice 2: Positive Action Inc.: Pasela
Choice 3: Living Skills in Schools: Substance Use and Abuse Health Education

6. K-12 Character Education
Choice 1: Navigate 360: Navigate 360
Choice 2: Character Strong: Character Strong
Choice 3: ReThink ED: Life Skills and Wellness

Public comment and evidence will be received.  MATERIALS CAN BE ACCESSED ONLINE   AND IN PRINT AT THE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS DISTRICT SUPPORT CENTER: 1400 N. Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach. Please contact Nolan Rowell, 561-684-5114 to set up an appointment for viewing the materials in person. Digital access information may be provided electronically by emailing: nolan.rowell@palmbeachschools.org

Public Hearing re Proposed Adoption of Instructional Materials is on the Board Agenda for the Regular Meeting
on March 13, 2024:

Purpose: PUBLIC HEARING during regular School Board meeting regarding adoption of the following High School Health Education instructional materials:

The following High School Health Education: Grades 9-12 Instructional Materials are recommended for adoption, pending financial cost:
Choice 1: Human Kinetics, Inc., Live Well Foundations, HOPE
Choice 2. HealthSmart ETR
Choice 3. Good Heart Wilcox Essential

Public comment and evidence will be received. MATERIALS CAN BE ACCESSED ONLINE AND IN PRINT AT THE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS DISTRICT SUPPORT CENTER: 1400 N. Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach. Please contact Nolan Rowell, 561.684.5114 to set up an appointment for viewing the materials in person. Digital access information may be provided electronically by emailing: nolan.rowell@palmbeachschools.org

The Instructional Materials Adoption Committee Meetings are open to the public.

The Instructional Materials Adoption Committee will convene on March 7, 2024 for the review of instructional materials for Resiliency & Life Skills for both Elementary and Secondary. The committee will review materials and make recommendations for the continued review of selected programs. Committees are composed of teachers, parents, district staff, students, and lay persons. District Curricular staff will continue the review process and make a final recommendation for District adoption.

Public comment on the subject matter of the meeting will be allowed and an agenda will be made available by contacting Nolan Rowell.

All committee meetings are open to the public and this one will take place virtually at this link on March 7 starting at 2:30 pm- 3:30 pm .

For more information contact Nolan Rowell at 561-684-5145 or by emailing nolan.rowell@palmbeachschools.org.

The Instructional Materials Adoption Committee Meetings are open to the public.

The Instructional Materials Adoption Committee will convene on January 30- February 2, 2024 for the review of instructional materials for Resiliency & Life Skills for both Elementary and Secondary. The committee will review materials and make recommendations for the continued review of selected programs. Committees are composed of teachers, parents, district staff, students, and lay persons. District Curricular staff will continue the review process and make a final recommendation for District adoption. 

Public comment on the subject matter of the meeting will be allowed and an agenda will be made available by contacting Nolan Rowell. 

All committee meetings are open to the public and will take place at the McKesson Building, located at 1400 N Florida Mango Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409. 

The committee will meet January 30- February 2, 2024, starting at 8:00 am.

For more information contact Nolan Rowell at 561-684-5145 or by emailing nolan.rowell@palmbeachschools.org.

The Instructional Materials Adoption Committee Meetings are open to the public.

The Instructional Materials Adoption Committee will convene on January 18- January 19, 2024 for the review of instructional materials for High School Health and Physical Education. The committee will review materials and make recommendations for the continued review of selected programs. Committees are composed of teachers, parents, district staff, and lay persons. District Curricular staff will continue the review process and make a final recommendation for District adoption.

Public comment on the subject matter of the meeting will be allowed and an agenda will be made available by contacting Nolan Rowell.

All committee meetings are open to the public and will take place at the McKesson Building, located at 1400 N Florida Mango Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409.
The committee will meet January 18- January 19, 2024, from 8:00am-3:30pm

For more information, contact Nolan Rowell at 561-684-5145 or by emailing nolan.rowell@palmbeachschools.org.

The Instructional Materials Adoption Committee Meetings are open to the public.

The Instructional Materials Adoption Committee(s) will convene October 11-12, 2023, for the review of instructional materials for K-12 Science Instructional Materials. The committees will review materials and make recommendations for final rankings to be presented to the Chief Academic Officer. Committees are composed of teachers, parents, and district staff. District staff will continue the review process and make a final recommendation for District adoption. Implementation of the District adopted programs will occur in the 2024-2025 school year pending administrative approval. Public comment on the subject matter of the meeting will be allowed.  All committee meetings are open to the public and will take place at the McKesson Building, located at 1400 N Florida Mango Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409. The committee will meet from  8:00 am until 3:30pm. 

For more information or to obtain a copy of the agenda, contact Nolan Rowell at 561-684-5145 or by emailing nolan.rowell@palmbeachschools.org.

The Instructional Materials Adoption Committee Meetings are open to the public.

The Instructional Materials Adoption Committee(s) will convene August 22, 2023, for the review of instructional materials for K-12 Behavioral Health Services Instructional Materials. The committees will review materials and make recommendations for final rankings to be presented to the Chief Academic Officer. Committees are composed of teachers, parents, and district staff. District staff will continue the review process and make a final recommendation for District adoption. Implementation of the District adopted programs will occur in the 2023-2024 school year pending administrative approval. Public comment on the subject matter of the meeting will be allowed.  All committee meetings are open to the public and will take place at the McKesson Building, located at 1400 N Florida Mango Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409. The committee will meet from  8:00 am until 3:30pm. 

For more information or to obtain a copy of the agenda, contact Nolan Rowell at 561-684-5145 or by emailing nolan.rowell@palmbeachschools.org.

The Instructional Materials Adoption Committee Meetings are open to the public.

The Instructional Materials Adoption Committee(s) will convene July 17-27, 2023, for the review of instructional materials for K-12 Science Instructional Materials. The committees will review materials and make recommendations for final rankings to be presented to the Chief Academic Officer. Committees are composed of teachers, parents, and district staff. District Curricular staff will continue the review process and make a final recommendation for District adoption. Implementation of the District adopted programs will occur in the 2024-2025 school year pending administrative approval. Public comment on the subject matter of the meeting will be allowed. All committee meetings are open to the public and will take place at the McKesson Building, located at 1400 N Florida Mango Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409. The committee will meet from  8:00 am until 3:30 pm. 

For more information or to obtain a copy of the agenda, contact Nolan Rowell at 561-684-5145 or by emailing nolan.rowell@palmbeachschools.org.

Open Public Hearing re Proposed Adoption of English Language Development (ELD) Instructional Materials for Grades 6-12 is on the Board Agenda for the Regular Meeting on June 14, 2023:

Purpose: OPEN PUBLIC HEARING during regular School Board meeting regarding adoption of the following English Development Language (ELD) Instructional materials:

The following English Language Development (ELD) Instructional Materials for grades 6-12 are recommended for adoption:

1. Get Ready! Get Reading!, by Vista Higher Learning

Public comment and evidence will e received. MATERIALS CAN BE ACCESSED ELECTRONICALLY AND IN PRINT AT THE FULTON-HOLLAND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CENTER: 3300 Forest Hill Boulevard, Room A-204, West Palm Beach. All visitors are expected to follow any applicable District health protocols. Please contact Theresa Padró Morel, at (561) 434-8095, to set up an appointment for viewing the materials in person.

Meeting procedures will appear in the Board meeting notice.

The Instructional Materials Adoption Committee Meetings are open to the public.

The Instructional Materials Adoption Committee will convene on April 18, 2023, for the review of instructional materials for 6-12 English Language Development (ELD) course. The committee will review materials and make recommendations for the continued review of selected programs. Committees are composed based on School Board Policy 8.122. District Curricular staff will continue the review process and make final recommendations for District adoption. The committee meeting is open to the public and will take place at Fulton-Holland Educational Service Center Building, located at 3300 Forest Hill Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33406, meeting room in the rear of the cafeteria. The committee will meet April 18, 2023, starting at 9:00 am. 

For more information, contact Theresa Padro-Morel at 561-434-8095 or by email theresa.padro-morel@palmbeachschools.org.  

Agenda - 1/25/2023

12:00-12:05 - Welcome
12:05-12:15 - Public Comment
12:15-1:00 - Review of Teacher Feedback
1:00-3:00 - Finalists Presentations
3:00-3:30 - Ranking Decision and Narrative

Agenda - 1/24/2023

8:00-8:05 - Welcome
8:05-8:15 - Public Comment
8:15-9:00 - Review of Teacher Feedback
9:00-11:00 - Finalist's Presentations
11:00-12:00 - Lunch Break
12:00-3:00 - Finalists Presentations
3:00-3:30 - Ranking Decision and Narrative

Location: Fulton Holland Educational Services Center, Thurber B
Date: August 1, 2022, 4 PM - 7 PM

Coordinated by: Department of Multicultural Education

Meeting Objective:
To evaluate and recommend the Dual Language Haitian Creole Language Arts instructional materials that are to be considered for District adoption beginning in the 2022-2023 school year and are subject to administrative review as stated in School Board Policy 8.122:

1) Ansanm (English translation: Together), by EducaVision, Inc., Grade K, Units 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10.

Agenda:

1. Introductions
2. Go over Instructional Materials Committee Member Affidavit requirements per School Board Policy 8.122
3. Review Policy 8.122 with a focus on District Adoption Procedures
4. Overview of Instructional Materials
5. Public Comments (3 minutes max per participant)
6. Evaluation Process and Discussion

Location: Fulton Holland Educational Services Center, Thurber B
Date: July 14, 2022, 4 PM - 7 PM

Coordinated by: Department of Multicultural Education

Meeting Objective:
To evaluate and recommend the Dual Language Haitian Creole Language Arts instructional materials that are to be considered for District adoption beginning in the 2022-2023 school year and are subject to administrative review as stated in School Board Policy 8.122:

1) Ansanm (English translation: Together), by EducaVision, Inc., Grade K, Units 3, 4, & 5.

Agenda:

1. Introductions
2. Go over Instructional Materials Committee Member Affidavit requirements per School Board Policy 8.122
3. Review Policy 8.122 with a focus on District Adoption Procedures
4. Overview of Instructional Materials
5. Public Comments (3 minutes max per participant)
6. Evaluation Process and Discussion

Location: Fulton Holland Educational Services Center, Thurber B
Date: May 12, 2022, 4 PM - 7 PM

Coordinated by: Department of Multicultural Education

Meeting Objective:
To evaluate and recommend the Dual Language Haitian Creole Language Arts instructional materials that are to be considered for District adoption beginning on the 2022-2023 school year and are subject to administrative review as stated in School Board Policy 8.122:

1) Ansanm (English translation: Together), by EducaVision, Inc., Grade K, Units 0, 1, 2.

Agenda:

1. Introductions
2. Go over Instructional Materials Committee Member Affidavit requirements per School Board Policy 8.122
3. Review Policy 8.122 with a focus on District Adoption Procedures
4. Overview of Instructional Materials
5. Comments