Instructional Materials
Flagler Schools’ K–12 curriculum is composed of a wide range of textbooks and other instructional materials. Each school year the district adopts a new curriculum in one major subject area according to the state of Florida's instructional materials adoption cycle. The instructional material adoption process includes opportunities for the public to review materials, provide feedback, and submit requests for the reconsideration of adopted materials.
Instructional Material Adoption
The textbook adoption process includes input from community stakeholders, including teachers and parents. The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) adopts course instructional materials for each subject area and school year. More information on state requirements and procedures for instructional materials can be found on the Florida Department of Education website.
Recommended Materials
2023-24 Science Instructional Materials Adoption Timeline
| Dates | Process |
|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2023 | NEFEC Instructional Materials Review Fair, K-5 |
| Oct 17, 2023 | NEFEC Instructional Materials Review Fair, 6-12 |
| Dec 7-8, 2023 | Publisher presentations to the committee |
| Dec 19, 2023 |
School Board Workshop - announce 20-day Public Review period begins January |
| Jan 29, 2024 |
Public Review Period begins |
| Feb 17, 2024 | Public Review Period ends |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Public comments will be heard at School Board Meeting |
| Mar 28, 2024 | Science Instructional Materials Review Committee Meeting at the Government Services Building, Room 3 at 5:30 p.m. |
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Wait FLDOE approved adoption list |
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| May 21, 2024 | School Board Approval of recommended materials for adoption at School Board Meeting |
| May 22, 2024 | 30-day period to contest adoption opens |
| June 20, 2024 | 30-day period to contest adoption closes |
| TBD | Public hearing, if needed, for contested instructional materials; Following public hearing, the School Board will vote on adoption of core material. Decision is final |
Objection to Adopted Materials
The K-12 Science Instructional Materials Review Committee has met, reviewed materials, participated in publisher presentations, and discussed rubric data. This material was opened for public review by the School Board at the May 21, 2024, School Board Meeting.
Per F.S. 1006.28, in order to be eligible to contest the district school board's adoption of a specific instructional material, you must be the parent of a public school student in Flagler County or a resident of Flagler County.
The last day to submit an objection is Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 5:00pm.
Click here to access the Instructional Materials Objection Form.
Challenge to Non-Adopted Instructional Materials
Parents of a student or residents of the county may challenge instructional materials used in classrooms, school library books, or books on reading lists. Challenged materials must meet the following criteria:
Materials that were not subject to the review process during an adoption year including a public notice of a hearing, review, and comment procedures (F.S. 1006.28)
We suggest that prior to submitting a challenge, you schedule a meeting with the principal of the school to gain an understanding of how the material is being used. Please complete the Request for Reconsideration of Materials form to submit a challenge.