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Bryan ISD board adopts Accelerate Learning (STEMscopes) for K'''08 math
Summary
After a teacher-led local review and citation of new state adoption rules (IMRA/House Bill 1605), Bryan ISD approved Accelerate Learning (STEMscopes) K'''08 mathematics materials, to be ordered via TEA'''s EMAT and provided to teachers before school starts.
The Bryan ISD board approved Accelerate Learning (STEMscopes) as the district'''s K'''08 mathematics instructional materials after staff and a teacher review committee recommended the product as TEKS-aligned, bilingual, and customizable for classroom needs.
Jana Wenzel, the district'''s in-house instructional materials specialist, said every campus and grade level participated in the local review committee and that teachers valued the online format, teacher supports, scope-and-sequence documents and both remediation and enrichment components. Staff emphasized the materials include Spanish-language options and are updateable if the state adopts further changes.
Board members asked about the balance between digital and print materials; staff confirmed the purchase includes digital components and classroom aids, and teachers will retain discretion to generate printable consumables where needed. Staff estimated a one-time purchase can cover three years of materials and that orders would be finalized through TEA'''s EMAT system with delivery expected over the summer.
A trustee moved to approve the Accelerate Learning selection; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote (ayes recorded). Staff said the district will proceed to the TEA ordering process and align deployment with teacher preparation over the summer.
