Social Studies Textbook Adoption Information

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  • Stakeholder Committee Recommendations:

    Elementary (Kindergarten – 5th Grade)

    • TCi (Teacher Curriculum Institute): Social Studies Alive! K-5 Series for Florida
    • View materials here:
      • Kindergarten:
      • 1st:
      • 2nd:
      • 3rd:
      • 4th:
      • 5th:  

    Middle School

    • M/J United States History
      • McGraw Hill LLC: United States History: Voices and Perspectives, Early Years, Florida Edition
      • View materials:
      • Username: SocialStudies_FL612     Password: SocialStudies*612FL
    • M/J Civics
      • McGraw Hill LLC: Civics, Florida Edition
      • View materials:
      • Username: SocialStudies_FL612     Password: SocialStudies*612FL
    • M/J World History
      • McGraw Hill LLC: World History: Voices and Perspectives, Early Ages, Florida Edition
      • View materials:
      • Username: SocialStudies_FL612     Password: SocialStudies*612FL

    High School

    • United States History
      • National Geographic Learning Cengage: US History HS 1877 to Present Florida Edition
      • View materials:
    • World History
      • National Geographic Learning Cengage: National Geographic World History Voyages of Exploration Medieval Civilizations through the Modern Age Florida Edition
    • United States Government
      • McGraw Hill LLC: United States Government & Civics, Florida Edition
      • View materials:
      • Username: SocialStudies_FL612     Password: SocialStudies*612FL
    • Economics
      • TCi: Econ Alive! The Power to Choose
      • View materials:
    • Economics with Financial Literacy
      • McGraw Hill LLC: Economics with Financial Literacy
      • View materials:
      • Username: SocialStudies_FL612     Password: SocialStudies*612FL

     

     

  • Social Studies Textbook Adoption

    1st Round Review Finalist

    All finalists are listed in alphabetical order.

     

    Elementary (Kindergarten – 5th Grade)

    • Analytic Orange: Florida History Makers K-5
    • McGraw Hill LLC: Florida Social Studies Grades K-5 Group
    • TCi: Social Studies Alive! K-5 Series for Florida

    Middle School

    • M/J United States History
      • McGraw Hill LLC: United States History: Voices and Perspectives, Early Years, Florida Edition
      • Savvas Learning Company LLC: Florida United States History: myWorld Interactive
      • TCi: History Alive! The United States Through Industrialism
    • M/J Civics
      • McGraw Hill LLC: Civics, Florida Edition
      • Savvas Learning Company LLC: Florida Civics Interactive
      • TCi: Civics Alive! Foundations and Functions
    • M/J World History
      • McGraw Hill LLC: World History: Voices and Perspectives, Early Ages, Florida Edition
      • National Geographic Learning Cengage: National Geographic World History Ancient Civilizations Florida Edition
      • Savvas Learning Company LLC: Florida World History: myWorld Interactive

    High School

    • United States History
      • McGraw Hill LLC: United States History, Modern Times, Florida Edition
      • National Geographic Learning Cengage: US History HS 1877 to Present Florida Edition
      • TCi: History Alive! Pursuing American Ideals
    • World History
      • McGraw Hill LLC: World History, Florida Edition
      • National Geographic Learning Cengage: National Geographic World History Voyages of Exploration Medieval Civilizations through the Modern Age Florida Edition
      • Savvas Learning Company LLC: Florida World History Interactive
    • United States Government
      • McGraw Hill LLC: United States Government & Civics, Florida Edition
      • National Geographic Learning Cengage: National Geographic American Government Florida Edition
      • Savvas Learning Company LLC: Florida Magruder’s American Government Interactive
    • Economics
      • McGraw Hill LLC: Economics, Florida Edition
      • TCi: Econ Alive! The Power to Choose
    • Economics with Financial Literacy
      • McGraw Hill LLC: Economics with Financial Literacy
      • National Geographic Learning Cengage: Contemporary Economics Florida Edition
      • Savvas Learning Company LLC: Florida Economics Interactive

  • Instructional Materials Adoption

    Stakeholder Review

    Monday, October 9 - Wednesday, October 11

    To evaluate the quality of instructional materials for use in district classrooms, Duval County Public Schools is seeking qualified expert reviewers to review the Social Studies adoption for the upcoming  2023-2024 school year.

    Have you ever wondered how the district social studies curriculum is selected? Would you like to have a hand in selecting the new social studies curriculum? Your expertise is needed.

    The district is seeking committee members with content expertise to review instructional materials and provide a recommendation for the adoption of district instructional materials for social studies courses for the 2024/2025 school year. The review will take place at the Schultz Center.

    To participate in this opportunity, individuals must commit to the following dates and times:

    • October 9th – 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    • October 10th – 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    • October 11th – 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

    In accordance with FL ST § 1006.283, the following criteria will be used for select reviewers to review instructional materials:

    District Adoption Reviewers:

      • An employee of Duval County Public Schools
      • At least 3 years of teaching experience
      • Hold a Florida Department of Education Certification in one or more of the following areas:
        • Elementary (K-5)
        • Middle Grades Social Science (Grades 5-9)
        • Social Science (Grades 6-12)
      • A content area specialist, instructional coach, or district administrator that directly supports instruction in the area of social studies.
      • Evidence of substantial social studies content expertise and student achievement
      • Recommendation by a district or school-based administrator
      • Parent of a student currently enrolled in a Duval County Public Schools
      • A community member who resides in Duval County.

    Teacher Reviewer application:  

    Community Member application:  

    If you are interested in participating in the review committee, submit the application by 5:00 p.m. on September 29.  Committee members will be notified on Monday, October 2. 

  • Textbook Adoption

    Public Viewing of Finalist

     

    The following schools will house the finalist for social studies textbook adoption. Each school will be allocated the specific grade level of books associated with its student body. Public Review will take place from Wednesday, September 6,  20023, to Tuesday, October 3, 2023

     

    Elementary Schools:

    • Twin Lakes Elementary
      • 8000 Point Meadows Dr., Jacksonville, Fl, 32256
    • Ruth N. Upson Elementary
      • 1090 Dancy St., Jacksonville, Fl, 32205
    • С³óߣ Main Building 3rd Floor
      • 1701 Prudential Dr. Jacksonville, Fl, 32207

     

    Middle Schools:

    • Charger Academy
      • 7050 Melvin Rd, Jacksonville, Fl, 32210
    • Landmark Middle School
      • 101 Kernan Blvd., Jacksonville, Fl, 32225
    • С³óߣ Main Building 3rd Floor
      • 1701 Prudential Dr. Jacksonville, Fl, 32207

     

    High Schools:

    • Edward White High School
      • 1700 Old Middleburg Rd, Jacksonville, Fl, 32210
    • Sandalwood High School
      • 2750 John Promenade Blvd, Jacksonville, Fl, 32246
    • С³óߣ Main Building 3rd Floor
      • 1701 Prudential Dr. Jacksonville, Fl, 32207

  • Process for Review

      • District reviews are made according to recommended bid lists on the .
      • Publisher forms and agreements are uploaded  for preliminary review and requests for information regarding digital and non-digital formats.
      • A committee is selected and determined at the district level to review the materials and goes through professional development for the review process.
      • The review is publically noticed at least 7 days prior to the district review.
      • A rubric is used for the review and by criterion, finalists are selected for the next level. The number of finalists is established by the review committee.
      • The review is publically noticed at least 7 days prior to the committee review.
      • Finalists’ materials are sent out by publishers to easily-accessible schools throughout the district and at 1701 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207 for the community to interact with. The materials are noted on the district webpage and are available for at least a 20-day period of time before the next review.
      • School, stakeholders, and community review groups are recruited and determined to establish equity and diversity among the committee.
      • Materials are put on the agenda for board consideration and materials remain available to view. 
      • The board meeting is publically noticed and finalists are posted on the webpage. 
      • The final selection or selections are presented to the board for consideration.
      • The final selection is chosen by the Superintendent.
      • A thirty-day period is open for any objection and reconsideration of the materials after final board approval.