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Avon trustees approve wide set of curricular adoptions across grades K–12
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Summary
The board approved new and revised curricular materials spanning preschool SEL, elementary morphology, middle‑school band and social studies, and multiple high‑school courses; administrators emphasized transparency, parent review and a phased implementation process. All motions passed 5-0.
The Avon Community School Corporation Board approved a series of curricular adoptions covering preschool through high school, including social‑emotional learning (SEL) materials, a morphology scope for grades 3–5, performing arts resources and updated high‑school English and mathematics texts.
Administrators described an expanded review and engagement process that included evening hours and virtual review opportunities for families. For whole‑child SEL the board adopted Komochkis for preschool, Be Good People for elementary and Reallyville for middle school. The board approved a scope‑and‑sequence for Morphology Plus (grades 3–5) focusing on vocabulary and Greek/Latin roots rather than purchasing a single commercial program.
At the middle and high school levels, the board approved band materials (Essential Technique and A Fresh Approach for beginning percussion), an eighth‑grade social studies compendium ('2 Miserable Presidents'), teacher‑curated open‑source resources for high‑school sports photography and fiber arts, family & consumer sciences CTE materials (including Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Early Childhood), and updated high‑school English options (Technical Communication, The Glass Castle for a genres course, All Good People Here for Indiana literature and a public‑speaking dual‑credit resource). In mathematics the board adopted Excursions in Modern Math for advanced/modern math and Prime Math as a college‑preparatory resource.
Administrators said the adoptions are part of a multi‑step process: board adoption is followed by implementation planning, training and alignment across buildings. Trustees noted parent engagement during reviews and asked about implementation considerations; administrators said they will provide support and training for staff. All curricular motions carried by unanimous vote (5–0).
What’s next: implementation work — including scope and sequence, staff training and alignment — will follow board adoption.
