Making the Case
Resources to make the case for an inclusive materials adoption process.
Why is the curriculum adoption process important? And why do we need to make a concerted effort to ensure that multilingual learners are included in the process? The resources on this page will help you answer those questions and advocate for others to understand the importance of materials adoptions that include MLL needs from the onset.
High-quality instructional materials can be a lever for change.
- Investing in high-quality materials and supporting teachers in their effective use can significantly enhance classroom learning.
- A high-quality curriculum that integrates the assets and needs of multilingual learners is more effective than offering add-on interventions.
- The adoption process is a pivotal point in which education leaders can make decisions about materials that will significantly benefit . It is essential to be informed and take appropriate actions.
It begins with ensuring that your curriculum materials address the needs of multilingual learners from the outset. Learn more about why it matters.
Making the Case: A Guide for Strengthening Curriculum Adoptions for Multilingual Learner Equity
This resource includes a booklet and slide deck and can be used to make the case for an inclusive adoption process that centers multilingual learners.
Multilingual Learner Curriculum Adoption Guidance
The Adoption Guidance resource was created to assist key decision-makers in evaluating and assessing their process of selecting high-quality instructional materials that promote equity for multilingual learners.
The Role of the School Board in Ensuring Equitable Materials Adoption
This document is for School Board members to ensure equity in the curriculum adoption process by elevating the assets and needs of multilingual learners.
Case Study: San Leandro
This case study outlines how the San Leandro Unified School District incorporated professional learning to understand, identify, and prioritize the strategies needed in high-quality instructional materials that best support multilingual learners.
Case Study: Santa Juana
This case study is an example of how a fictional district in California prepared for and conducted a core math materials review and adoption process. Use this case study to understand how an inclusive curriculum adoption can be implemented under ideal conditions.
