Community Review of K-6 Language Arts Basal Resources
Learn more about the Elementary Language Arts Basal Resources being reviewed for adoption for the 2024-25 School Year.
In compliance with the Virginia Literacy Act, Fairfax County Public Schools is adopting Elementary (K-6) Language Arts Basal Resources for the 2024-25 school year. The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has released an initial list of approved materials for grades K-3 in June 2023, and will be releasing a second list of resources for K-5 in November 2023.
FCPS will be adopting a basal resource in accordance with the process outlined in Regulation 3004.
Timeline
- July 1 through July 31, 2023: Elementary Language Arts basal instructional materials from the cycle I list were available online and in person for public review and comment.
- July to August 2023: A review committee composed of community members, administrators, and teachers met to review the instructional materials and community feedback from the cycle I list.
- November 15 - December 15, 2023: Additional approved materials from the cycle II list will be available for community review.
- January: A review committee composed of community members, administrators, and teachers will review the instructional materials and community feedback from the cycle II list.
- Spring 2024: Staff will make a recommendation to the School Board.
- Fall 2024: The adopted basal resources will be implemented for School Year 2024-2025.
Print Materials Review
All physical texts will be available for review at Pimmit Hills Center, Room 207, 7510 Lisle Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22043
Please enter through the main entrance and ask about the Language Arts instructional resources at the main office reception desk.- Dates: November 15, 2023 to December 15, 2023
- Times:
- Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Extended Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on December 1.
Language Arts staff members will be available from 4 to 8 p.m.Saturday Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on December 2.
Language Arts staff members will be available.
Digital Resources Review
- Resources under consideration are listed below with their associated login information.
- When accessing online materials, assume that the account username and password are case-sensitive.
- Please log out when you are finished.
- Some demonstration accounts only allow for one person to be logged in at a time.
Feedback
The feedback form is available online from November 15 until December 15, 2023.
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Contact Melissa Bosman by email ([email protected]) or phone (571-423-4765) during normal FCPS business hours.
