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Sycamore CUSD 427 board adopts new ELA curricula for K–12
Summary
The Sycamore CUSD 427 Board approved Amplify CKLA for K–5 and Savvas My Perspectives for grades 6–12, citing pilot results and a planned expansion of professional development to support implementation.
The Sycamore CUSD 427 Board of Education voted to adopt Amplify CKLA for kindergarten through grade 5 and Savvas My Perspectives for grades 6–12 as the district’s English‑language arts instructional resources.
The board approved the adoption after trustees noted positive feedback from pilots and stressed that the change will require significant professional development for teachers. In presenting the recommendation, the superintendent said the ELA adoption supports the board’s academic achievement goals and follows earlier committee work and workshops on curriculum selection.
Board members who spoke in favor described the selection process as thorough and noted that teachers involved in the pilot reported positive impacts. The board acknowledged that successful implementation will depend on sustained training and local supports, and trustees asked administration to return with details on professional development and rollout logistics.
The motion to adopt passed by roll call. The board also emphasized communication plans for families and staff to explain the curricular shift and how supports will be provided during the first implementation year.
The board’s adoption is an instructional‑level decision; details about vendor contracts, training schedules and classroom rollout were not specified during the meeting and will be provided to the board by staff at a later date.
