Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
4/10/2019 - 7:00 PM  
Category:
Business/Action Items  
Type:
Info  
Subject:
17.4 Adoption of American Sign Language I, II & III Textbooks  
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Goal 1:
All students will receive a high quality education in a safe and welcoming environment with equitable and high expectations, access to technology, and instruction in the California State Standards that prepare them for college and career.
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
World Lang Committee for ASL.pdf
World Lang Program Component Review for ASL.pdf
 
Summary:
A textbook review committee was convened to identify instructional materials to support the Board adopted courses American Sign Language ASL I, II, III. The committee reviewed these textbooks and is recommending Signing Naturally Units 1-6 and Units 7-12, Signing Naturally 2, and Signing Naturally 3 (DawnSignPress). These textbooks align with the World Language Content Standards and include excellent visuals, including pictures, illustrations, tables, and other figures to support the content of the courses. Supplemental materials include digital resources for use by both students and teachers.

These textbooks have been on display at the Willow Creek Center lobby since March 25th and will continue to be on display through April 22nd.
 
Funding:
Lottery funds 3735  
Fiscal Impact:
There is no impact to the general fund.  
Recommendation
This item is being presented for information and will return for Board action on April 22, 2019.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Cindy Barnett - Senior Secretary
Signed By:  
Michael Jimenez - Assistant Superintendent, High Schools
Signed By:  
Jennifer Sachs - Chief, Educational Services
Signed By:  
Nance Juner - Director of Fiscal Services
Signed By:  
Dr. Nellie Meyer - Superintendent