Littleton Public Schools Policy

Policy Code    IJJ Policy Name Textbook Selection and Adoption Adoption July 2, 1984 Revised December 1, 1992

The Board shall officially adopt textbooks and textbook support materials for use in the District schools upon recommendation of the Superintendent.

Responsibility for the review and selection of textbooks to be recommended shall rest with the textbook and/or curriculum committees as appointed by the Superintendent or designee. Membership on such committees shall include representation for teachers who will use the texts, administrators, and other staff members as found desirable. Students and parents will be encouraged to serve.

Principles that apply generally to the selection of instructional materials and library materials shall apply to textbooks. Additionally, basic textbooks and textbook support materials shall be chosen:

       To advance the educational objectives of the school system and particular objectives of the course or program.

       To contribute toward continuity, integration, and articulation of the curriculum.

       To establish a general framework for the particular course or program.

Because the instructional purposes of textbooks, as stated above, are of such importance, particular care shall be taken in their selection as to content.

Although many points must be examined, the Board directs the staff to be particularly mindful of the following considerations:

       The needs of all learners, including slower learners and the exceptionally able, must be provided for.

       Insofar as possible, multiethnic materials which depict a pluralistic society should be selected.

       Attention should be given to gender roles depicted in the materials.

       The textbook and textbook support materials should lead the student and teacher beyond the textbook into a wide variety of other materials and educational experiences.

       If the textbook deals with problems and issues of our times, it should present and encourage examination of varied points of view.

       Because textbooks are selected for several years’ use, special attention also shall be given their physical characteristics, durability, format and price.

Legal Reference:  22-32-109 (1)(t)

Cross Reference: IJ, Instructional Resources and Materials

                           KEF, Public Concerns/Complaints About Teaching Activities or Presentations