Board hears positive early feedback on TCI social-studies pilot; adoption would be a 2026—27 budget item
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Summary
Presenters from the district's pilot classrooms described TCI (Teacher Created Instruction) social-studies lessons that teachers say increase engagement and offer accessibility features; administration outlined costs (approx. $47,200 one year; $113,000 six years) and plans to collect elementary feedback before moving to adoption.
Teachers and pilot-site presenters told the board the Teacher-Created Instruction (TCI) social-studies pilot is producing notable engagement and instructional benefits in elementary and middle-school classrooms.
Presenters demonstrated an Ancient Egypt unit that includes teacher-facing slide decks, inquiry projects, primary-source analysis, and scaffolded supports such as text-leveling, read-aloud and translations for English learners. "All students really like the audio version," a pilot teacher said, reporting improved access for diverse learners. Elementary pilot teachers similarly praised the program for offering consistent and editable teacher resources to replace decade-old textbooks and teacher-created materials.
Administration reported pricing estimates for K—68: roughly $47,200 for a one-year district license and approximately $113,000 spread over six years. Administrators proposed extending the middle-school pilot and collecting elementary pilot results before recommending districtwide adoption; any full purchase would be a 2026—27 budget decision and the item is likely to be placed as a placeholder in draft budget materials.
Board members asked for a written summary of unit content by grade for grades 3—5 and a teacher-survey from elementary pilots prior to final action. The elementary pilot will continue through the spring; administration will return with survey data and a recommendation in April.
