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Pasco staff recommend Savvas Envision for K–5 math after review of low elementary scores
Summary
District staff recommended the adoption of Savvas Envision as the K–5 core math program, citing Pasco County’s elementary math scores below state averages, broad teacher support for changing materials, and a plan for summer professional development and a staggered procurement timeline.
Dr. Iles, a district academic administrator, told the Pasco County School Board at a workshop that district staff are recommending Savvas Envision as the K–5 core mathematics resource for the 2025–26 school year.
The recommendation follows review of student achievement data showing Pasco County elementary math performance below the state for grades 3–5 and in PM1 and PM2 assessments. District staff told the board that 92 percent of elementary schools surveyed supported considering different instructional materials.
Staff described a multi-step adoption process: a spring vendor call to publishers on the state-approved list; a narrowing team composed mainly of classroom teachers with instructional coaches, administrators and two parents; review of core and intervention resources; and consideration…
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