Instructional Materials Committee

The Instructional Materials Committee (IMC) annually reviews and recommends curriculum resources for school board adoption. The committee helps ensure materials align with Washington State Learning Standards, reflect our students and community, and support high-quality instruction across all schools.

Purpose and Responsibilities

• Provide the most up-to-date, research-based, and appropriate learning materials for teachers and students.
• Review proposed core, alternative core, and intervention materials and recommend adoptions to the School Board.
• Support a consistent, standards-aligned curriculum across schools and grade levels.

Who Can Join the Committee?

• Parents/guardians
• Community members
• Certificated staff
• Administrators
• Subject experts

Core instructional materials undergo an initial intensive review process led by the IMC. The committee evaluates the instructional content of recommended materials according to the selection criteria per Board Policy 2020. This ensures they comply with state law and district policy, and that the content is developmentally appropriate and covers necessary learning standards.

Step 1: Intensive Review

The review process may also involve field testing materials in a limited number of classrooms. This provides the opportunity to investigate the effectiveness of curriculum in a live teaching and learning environment.

When field testing is used, families of students in classrooms where the materials are being used are given notice and information about the curriculum being tested.

Step 2: Selection and Public Review

After thorough review, the IMC selects its top choice and begins a formal public review of the materials with the opportunity for public comment.

Step 3: Recommendation and Adoption

The IMC’s recommendation and public comments then go to the school board for consideration of adoption.