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Board approves fall curricula including new ASTE pathway courses and revised geometry
Summary
The Wallingford Board of Education approved several curricular items Aug. 18: revised high school geometry, English Foundations Grade 10, Spanish 5, two ASTE pathway courses (Wildlife Biology 3 and Animal/Equine Science 3) and an updated elementary physical education sequence.
The Wallingford Board of Education voted unanimously Aug. 18 to approve a set of curricular revisions and new course offerings for the 2025–26 school year, including high school geometry adjustments, English Foundations Grade 10 and several ASTE pathway courses.
Why it matters: the approved changes alter course unit structure and support pathways for students pursuing applied science and agricultural tracks; they also finalize materials the district will use at the start of the school year.
Board action first: the board approved the full package of curricula presented by staff including a revised high school geometry course (reduced from nine units to eight and with a greater focus on priority standards), an English Foundations Grade 10 sequence for students with IEPs, Spanish 5 (aligned with AP themes split across Spanish 5/6), ASTE pathway courses (Wildlife Biology 3 and Animal/Equine Science 3) and an updated elementary physical education sequence.
Supporting details and enrollments: presenters noted existing enrollments and cohort structures. High school geometry will run at both high schools (11 sections at Lyman Hall, average class size ~19; 9 sections at Sheehan, average ~18). English Foundations Grade 10 will run at Lyman Hall with 4 students enrolled in the initial offering; Spanish 5 is offered at both high schools (enrollment counts to be added to weekly update). The ASTE courses are part of established three‑year pathways: Wildlife Biology 3 (five juniors enrolled) and Animal/Equine Science 3 (ten juniors enrolled) and include on‑site lab and land‑lab work. The elementary physical education sequence was revised to align K–5 progressions and state frameworks and includes new assessments.
Attribution and authorship: Missus Latour presented curricular proposals and explained that subject teams and coordinators wrote and vetted the materials; she credited Carrie Laudatio and Lisa Baker in special education collaboration, Christy Madansi as mathematics coordinator for the geometry revision, Todd Snyder for Spanish, and Rebecca Rose for ASTE pathways.
Decision and implementation: the board approved the curricula by voice vote and directed curriculum staff to publish course materials and update schedules before the start of the school year. Mr. Votto introduced the approval motion; the board voted to accept the presented materials.
Ending note: board members praised the work of teachers and coordinators on the revisions and noted the approvals allow teachers and counselors to finalize rosters and course scheduling ahead of the fall term.
