IJJ – Textbook Selection and Adoption

By /
The Board shall officially adopt textbooks and textbook programs 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 Superintendent or his designee. Principles that apply to the selection of instructional materials and library materials shall apply to textbooks. Textbooks and textbook programs shall be chosen:
  1. To advance the educational objectives of the school system and objectives of the course or program.
  2. To contribute toward continuity, integration and articulation of the District curriculum.
  3. To establish a general framework for the particular course or program.
Because the instructional purposes of textbooks 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 mindful of the following considerations:
  1. The needs of all learners.
  2. Materials which depict a pluralistic society.
  3. Materials which support diverse gender roles.
  4. Examination of all points of view when covering current problems and issues.
Adopted: date of manual adoption
Cross References: IJ - Instructional Resources and Materials
KEC - Public Concerns/Complaints about Instructional Resources
Legal References: C.R.S. § 22‑32‑109 (1)(t) (Board of Education - Specific Duties)
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