Curriculum Materials Adoption Process
The information below addresses only the procedural steps needed to submit materials to CMAC for review. Staff should read and understand Board policy and procedure 2020 and 2020P prior to submitting material to CMAC. For field test requests and information please click here.
Step One:
Applicants seeking approval of instructional materials (the "sponsor") begin by contacting their principal and the appropriate Instructional Support person to discuss the process. Amity Butler(Curriculum and Instruction K-12), Julie Trembath-Neuberger (Special Education-Secondary), Scott Irwin (Special Education-Elementary), Damen Schuneman (College and Career Readiness), and Shelby Reynolds (Instructional Technology) will provide guidance, reviewing these considerations:
- Alignment with standards, district curriculum, and program needs
- Criteria for scientifically-based research in the content areas
- Funding source
Once it has been decided to move forward with the CMAC submission, sponsors should contact the Administrative Assistant for CMAC (Ingrid Nelson: inelson@nsd.org or x7709) to request a date for the presentation of materials to CMAC. Sponsor materials must be received by the due date for the meeting date requested to secure a place on the agenda (see the CMAC Timeline below).
Step Two:
The sponsor is responsible for completing the sponsor documentation, as well as soliciting the appropriate teacher and principal reviews. The documentation required is dependent upon the type of materials being submitted. Please read the Application Process Instructions. to determine the documentation needed. Forms can be found on the CMAC Forms and Documents page.
Step Three:
Send the completed CMAC application packet to Ingrid Nelson before the application deadline.
Step Four:
Sponsors will be notified in writing of the date and time for presenting materials to the CMAC. Sponsors will then receive a written notification of the committee's recommendation within fifteen working days of the next School Board meeting.
Please direct inquiries to Ingrid Nelson (inelson@nsd.org or x7709)
| 2025-26 CMAC TIMELINE | ||
| Meeting Date | Sponsor Materials Due Date | Date to School Board |
|
November 17, 2025 |
October 17, 2025 | December 8, 2025 |
| December 15, 2025 | November 14, 2025 | January 12, 2026 |
| February 2, 2026 | January 5, 2026 | February 23, 2026 |
| March 16, 2026 | February 16, 2026 | April 27, 2026 |
| April 20, 2026 | March 20, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
| May 18, 2026 | April 20, 2026 | June 8, 2026 |