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ACPS adoption committees recommend Envision for secondary math and Kiddom for K–5; board hears implementation concerns from teachers
Summary
Adoption committees recommended Savvas Envision for grades 6–Algebra II and Kiddom for K–5 after multi‑stakeholder review; teachers raised concerns about implementing a new math program in elementary classrooms that are still adjusting to a recently adopted reading program.
Adoption committees presented recommendations for new core mathematics materials on May 20, proposing Savvas Envision for secondary math (grades 6 through Algebra II) and Kiddom for kindergarten through fifth grade.
The secondary adoption committee, which included 35 members of classroom teachers, specialists, interventionists, EL and special‑education staff and family members, reviewed four state‑approved options and reported a clear preference for Savvas Envision. Committee feedback highlighted strong alignment to the 2023 math standards, differentiation supports, built‑in intervention resources and design that emphasizes conceptual understanding.
The K–5 steering committee included district curriculum leaders, principals, teachers (including EL and special‑education staff), parents and community members. That committee reviewed five programs and forwarded Kiddom as the recommended K–5 program. Committee and family highlights for Kiddom included SOL alignment, user‑friendly online platforms, manipulatives and hands‑on activities, differentiated lessons and multilingual family resources including FAQ documents and translation support.
Presenters said both adoptions include physical textbooks and student workbooks in addition to online resources; district staff will make sample materials available at Central Office for public review. Implementation questions dominated board discussion: several board members and speakers noted that elementary teachers are still adjusting to the district's newly adopted reading program and cautioned about introducing another major curricular change in the same year. Staff said implementation planning is underway and acknowledged teacher concerns, and one committee item noted teachers favored implementation in the 2025–26 school year with supports in place.
The recommendation will move forward per the district’s program‑adoption procedures; the board did not record a formal adoption vote during the May 20 meeting but was briefed on next steps and community review availability.
