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Board advances textbook additions and approves special‑education text
Summary
The board accepted additions to English course reading lists and approved one special‑education textbook for immediate use in identified courses; one new textbook costs $139 per copy.
District 207’s curriculum staff presented proposed textbook and course material changes April 7. The board advanced three to four English novels for addition to high‑school reading lists (first reading) and approved one special‑education textbook for classroom use.
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Innovation Dr. Sean Resner described the intent to broaden student access to high‑interest works and to continue building reading engagement. The special‑education textbook was vetted by the special‑education department for use in targeted English courses; the price discussed in the meeting was $139 per copy.
The board approved the special‑education text and took the English novel additions through first reading for subsequent adoption procedures; staff said they are available in the board materials packet for review and will return for final approval after the required review period.
