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Board advances Program of Studies revisions including AP Spanish, drone tech and AVID expansion

Allentown School District Board of Directors (committee meetings) · January 23, 2026

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Summary

The board moved the 2026–27 Program of Studies forward, including AP Spanish Literature, a drone technology course, AP cybersecurity, AVID expansion into ninth grade and an integrated-algebra course to better prepare students for Algebra II.

The Allentown School District presented changes to its 2026–27 Program of Studies on Jan. 22 and the board voted to forward the proposal to the regular meeting for approval.

Highlights included converting a half-year Spanish literature course into a full-year AP Spanish Literature offering, adding a 0.5-credit drone technology and aerial systems course, introducing AP cybersecurity, expanding AVID into ninth grade so students in middle-school AVID programs can continue seamlessly into high school, and creating an integrated-algebra course to replace a prior foundation-of-Algebra-II offering (administrators said Algebra II remains a graduation expectation).

District staff said the course revisions grew from a curriculum review that used student surveys, school quality reviews and departmental feedback. They also noted the removal of a duplicate personal finance offering to align with Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements.

A board motion to move the program forward to the Jan. 22 regular meeting was approved by voice vote.