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District recommends new K–12 health curriculum; middle and high school teachers favor Goodheart‑Willcox materials
Summary
After a multi‑day review of state‑approved materials and teacher pilots, district staff recommended Great Body Shop for K–5 and Goodheart‑Willcox comprehensive health skills for grades 6–12, citing accessibility, inclusivity and professional‑development alignment.
The North Clackamas School District reported May 8 on a multi‑day adoption review of K–12 health instructional materials and recommended materials for board consideration.
District instructional staff and teachers said the elementary team recommended Great Body Shop for K–5 because it met state standards and was accessible for younger learners. For middle and high school, teachers piloted multiple options and recommended Goodheart‑Willcox’s Comprehensive Health Skills as the best fit for accessibility, inclusive imagery and professional‑development support.
Presenters said teachers found some ODE‑approved materials (LiveWell) too technical and less accessible to students. The review process included teachers from each middle and high school, administrators and two board members; staff reported unanimous middle‑school support for Goodheart‑Willcox and a close split at the high‑school level, with cost and adaptability favoring Goodheart‑Willcox for fiscal responsibility.
Staff emphasized implementation supports: professional development, digital and physical materials, monthly middle‑school meetings and three annual high‑school PD sessions. They said the district will prioritize materials that are age‑appropriate, medically accurate, culturally inclusive and free of shame‑based approaches, and will continue outreach to families during the adoption process.
Board members who participated in the review praised the process and teacher leadership. No final board adoption vote was recorded at the meeting; staff said chosen materials and implementation plans would be brought forward as appropriate for board action.
