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Committee advances recommendation for new secondary math curriculum (Envisions) to full board
Summary
After pilots and classroom observations, committee leaders recommended forwarding Envisions (referred to in the meeting as Savas/Envisions) as the secondary (grades 6–12) math curriculum, citing entry points for diverse learners, translation features, professional development support and alignment with elementary Bridges; the committee voted to forward the recommendation to the board.
Curriculum leaders presented a multi‑month review and pilot process and told the Curriculum and Instruction Committee they recommend adopting Envisions (referred to during the meeting as Savas/Envisions) as the district’s secondary math curriculum for grades 6–12.
Stephanie Henchel (secondary math department chair) and colleagues summarized the review timeline: an August visioning session, site visits (including Two Rivers), pilot implementations in algebra 2 and selected grade levels, classroom observations, and stakeholder surveys. Presenters emphasized features that guided the recommendation: accessible entry points for learners with diverse backgrounds, translation and accessibility tools that reduce literacy barriers for EL students, editable course materials and vendor‑provided professional development supports.
Speakers contrasted Envisions with CPM, saying CPM requires heavier reading and can be difficult for students who enter the district from traditional backgrounds or students with limited English proficiency. Presenters gave examples from pilot teachers, including translated student interfaces that helped an EL Algebra 2 student access content, and said teachers observed high engagement and scaffolded lessons that supported differentiation.
A motion to recommend the secondary math curriculum to the full board was moved and seconded; the committee carried the motion to forward the recommendation to the board for the standard 30‑day public review and later adoption consideration. Presenters noted professional development and gradual implementation supports will be needed as teachers and students adjust.
Next steps: the board will review the committee materials during the 30‑day posting period. District staff said they plan to coordinate professional development and pilot expansion during the transition period if the board approves the curriculum.
