The curriculum identification committee is recommending Adios Textbook by Creative Language Class as core materials for middle and high school Spanish. These materials build students’ Spanish language skills by engaging them in authentic language practice activities.

The committee identified the following strengths in the Adios Textbook materials:

  • Each unit has activities connected to the 5 C’s in the World Language Standards: Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, Communities.

  • Students learn Spanish by practicing speaking, writing and listening

  • The materials use authentic resources from Spanish speaking countries around the world

  • Variety of unit topics provide flexibility to address student interest and skills

  • Lessons include video, audio and visual resources

  • Students and teachers can track their progress in Spanish language development using proficiency rubrics that are part of the curriculum

  • Proficiency rubrics allow learning to be tailored to individual student needs

  • Many of the class materials can be shared digitally for students that need to use accessibility tools

  • Lessons have embedded advanced heritage speaker options for students

  • During a test of the materials, teachers observed a positive impact in students’ learning

Please take a moment to review the sample unit online: https://www.adiostextbook.com/spanish/comida-callejera/.

After reviewing the curriculum, the committee would appreciate your input by noon on Wednesday, Feb. 21. (the survey link will remain open)