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Board hears update on middle-school science pilot and state literacy law implementation
Summary
The Teaching and Learning Committee reported on a recommended middle-school science curricular resource and the district’s work to implement Wisconsin Act 20 literacy requirements.
The Waukesha School District’s Teaching and Learning Committee provided updates on a middle-school science pilot and the district’s implementation of Wisconsin Act 20 during the Jan. 15 meeting.
The curriculum team presented a recommendation to adopt a TCI curricular resource for middle-school science (presented in materials as “TCI’s Bridal Science to Life”). The team said it will return in February with a final quote under the subscription model and seek final approval at a future board meeting.
The committee also reported on compliance work tied to Wisconsin Act 20, passed July 20, 2023. Act 20 requires science-aligned early-reading instruction and other changes to K–12 literacy programs. The district outlined plans for staff training, diagnostics and the individual reading plans that will be created for students who demonstrate need.
Why it matters: adopting a new science resource and meeting Act 20 requirements affect classroom instruction, professional development and budgeting for curriculum materials.
Board comments and next steps: Board member Betty Koenig summarized the committee’s work and scheduled a return engagement in February for the curriculum decision. Several trustees praised the district’s multi-year curriculum strategy and emphasized budgeting to sustain resource renewals.
Ending: The teaching and learning committee will return with pricing and subscription details in February; final adoption will follow the district’s resource-adoption procedures.
