District to phase 'Into Algebra' into high-school AB course; full-year Algebra 1 planned for following year

Central York School District staff told the curriculum committee on April 7 that the district will phase the 'Into Algebra' curriculum into high‑school courses by placing it in the Algebra 1AB full‑year course for the coming year and planning a transition to a full‑year Algebra 1 the following year.

District staff said the decision responds to pacing and scheduling concerns: Algebra 1 is currently offered as a semester course at the high school, while Algebra 1AB is a full‑year option used by students needing extended time. To avoid short‑term schedule disruption, the district will teach the 'Into Algebra' materials in Algebra 1AB for the 2025–26 school year and expects to expand to a full‑year Algebra 1 in 2026–27.

"No," the district presenter said when asked whether a semester Algebra 1 will be offered next year, clarifying that the AB class will be used to deliver the new curriculum. The presenter estimated approximately 10 students will be enrolled in the AB course next year using the 'Into Algebra' materials.

Staff said teachers already received samples of teacher materials in the fall and will receive student materials and training on May 16. The district plans to use curriculum‑writing time for additional pacing work so teachers can identify priority foundational skills and make room for remedial instruction where needed.

Committee members discussed pacing and instructional delivery. The presenter said the AB course will support co‑teaching from a special‑education perspective and that the district can implement the phased approach without adding staff. The presenter also said the course will be offered primarily to incoming freshmen as their first high‑school math course.

No vote or formal action was recorded; the committee received the update as part of curriculum planning.