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Elementary ELA Curriculum Adoption

Status and Timeline

The Snoqualmie Valley School District is actively working to select a new K–5 English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum, with a target implementation date of Fall 2026.

A dedicated K–5 ELA Adoption Committee, including parents, teachers, and program specialists,  is currently leading a rigorous, multi-phase review process to ensure the selected curriculum meets the needs of all our students and aligns with the latest research-based instruction, including the Science of Reading (SoR) and LETRS principles.

Current & Upcoming Phases

  • Phase 5: Public Review & Final Board Presentation (March–May 2026)
    • Next Steps: The committee will present the recommendation  to the School Board on April 7, 2026.
    • The Emerge! curriculum will be available for viewing by the public at the District Office, following the Board meeting on April 7th.
    • The Board will vote on the recommendation at their meeting on May 7th, 2026.
  • Phase 6: Rollout & Professional Development (June–September 2026)
    • Following Board approval, the district will order and distribute all materials.
    • The district will launch a multi-year Professional Development (PD) plan, including mandatory August training and in-year coaching support, prior to the Fall 2026 launch.

Family and community engagement remains a vital part of our process as we move toward the final vote on May 7.

Interested in learning more about Emerge?

  • The Literacy Journey: Emerge! leads students through the first leg of their literacy journey—from learning to read to reading to learn. While every child’s path is unique, the destination is the same: graduating with the foundational skills and critical thinking needed to conquer future challenges.
  • Curriculum Overview: Explore the program in depth through this comprehensive overview.
  • Introduction Video: Watch this brief video for an introduction to the Emerge! philosophy, which blends the science of literacy with personalized instruction to enhance the learning experience.
  • Public Review: We invite all community members to visit the District Office to review the Emerge! materials in person.

ELA Adoption Process Phases

The adoption process spans six key phases, beginning in Spring 2025 and culminating in the Fall 2026 launch.

Phase 1: Foundation & Initial Screening (Spring 2025)

  • Focus: Define needs and narrow choices.
  • Established adoption priorities, a timeline, and a rubric based on staff feedback, equity goals, and state standards (SBA).
  • Identified the top four curricula for field testing: CKLA, myView, Benchmark Advance and Emerge!

Phase 2: Research & Shared Learning (May–June 2025)

  • Focus: Establish a common knowledge base.
  • Defined the committee's vision, goals, and non-negotiables.
  • Reviewed professional evaluation tools (like The Reading League and EdReports) to ensure a shared understanding of the selection rubric.
  • Prepared for the intensive Field Studies.

Phase 3: Field Study & Training (September 2025–February 2026)

  • Focus: Test curricula in real-world classrooms.
  • Selected specific K–2 and 3–5 classrooms for testing and provided vendor training to participating teachers.
  • Collected extensive data from classrooms, including student work, progress monitoring (e.g., fluency/writing samples), and teacher, student, and parent reflections.

Phase 4: Data Analysis & Equity Review (March 2026)

  • Focus: Analyze data and integrate all feedback.
  • Conduct a comprehensive review of all collected data, field test feedback, and classroom observations.
  • Specifically gather and integrate feedback from Multilingual Learner (MLL), Special Education (SPED) and Highly Capable teams to evaluate the programs through an equity lens.