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Board hears curriculum crosswalk and SEL integration as ELA textbook adoption moves forward
Summary
District curriculum staff reviewed the ELA crosswalk and SEL (social‑emotional learning) integration during the superintendent's report; trustees approved a recommended ELA textbook adoption for grades 6–12.
District curriculum leaders presented the ELA curriculum crosswalk and an overview of social‑emotional learning integration before the board approved a motion to adopt new English language arts textbooks for grades 6–12.
Regina Deutsch, executive director of curriculum and instruction, summarized the crosswalk’s origin and purpose. “The crosswalk was born in the 02/1516 school year,” she said, explaining it was created after an external review to prioritize improvement areas. She described the crosswalk as “how we're capturing the essence of the work” and said the document ties district goals and strategies to school and classroom practice.
Deutsch outlined eight crosswalk steps linking SEL competencies, collaboration, professional learning, community partnerships and school climate. She described the district’s use of STOWIC (structure, teaching, observing, interacting, correcting) classroom expectations and said behavioral interventions and partnerships—Cadence Care for mental health, Akron Children’s Hospital for school‑based health services—support the work.
After the presentation, trustees considered a recommendation to adopt an ELA textbook series for grades 6–12. The board approved the textbook adoption as presented, with the motion listed on the consent agenda and carried by roll call.
Why it matters: The crosswalk and SEL integration describe the district’s approach to align nonacademic supports with classroom instruction. Curriculum staff said the work is intended to improve classroom climate, attendance and graduation outcomes by building adult capacity, tiered interventions and community partnerships.
Next steps: Curriculum staff said they will continue classroom instructional rounds, data monitoring and professional learning tied to the crosswalk. Trustees approved the ELA textbook adoption and moved it into implementation as part of the regular curriculum adoption cycle.
