Instructional Materials Adoption
Social Studies
The St. Johns County School District has begun the review process for the Social Studies Instructional Materials Adoption. Once available for review, the digital resources will be posted on this web page and available for review. The core resources that have been submitted for evaluation were selected from the state adoption consideration lists when available. Additional resources for advanced programs may be reviewed from materials listed as appropriate for the program indicated.
Please participate by reviewing the materials and providing feedback during the initial review period, April 3rd through May 1st. You will need to create an account at EdCredible (www.EdCredible.com) and select the Social Studies Adoption for St. Johns County School District.
Some print materials may be available for review. If you would like access to the available printed materials or require assistance reviewing the online resources, please call the Instructional Resources and Media Services office at 904.547.3947. Materials are available for review from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM when district offices are open.
We encourage parent and community participation in our adoption process. If you would like to serve on a school committee and formally review the resources as a part of the school review team, please contact any school or our office at 904.547.3947 by April 21, 2023. Committee membership is limited. School administrators will select the appropriate number of reviewers from the list of interested participants.
For more information about the textbook adoption process, please visit the Florida Department of Education Instructional Materials web page.
Reconsideration of Instructional Materials
Please note the following Florida statute that pertains to input regarding instructional materials:
F.S. 1006.28 (2)(a)(2)(a,b) Each district school board must adopt a policy regarding an objection by a parent or a resident of the county to the use of a specific instructional material, which clearly describes a process to handle all objections and provides for resolution. The process must provide the parent or resident the opportunity to proffer evidence to the district school board that:
If the district school board finds that an instructional material does not meet the criteria under sub-subparagraph a. or that any other material contains prohibited content under sub-subparagraph b., the school district shall discontinue use of the material for any grade level or age group for which such use is inappropriate or unsuitable.
Please utilize the Reconsideration Form if you would like to object to any instructional material.
Review of Instructional Materials
Instructional materials utilized in schools are available for review in the Media Services office. If you would like access to the available materials or require assistance reviewing any online resources, please call the Instructional Resources and Media Services office at 904.547.3947. Materials are available for review from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM when district offices are open.
If you would like to review any instructional or library materials, please submit a Request for Instructional Resource Review. This form should not be used to request student access for online learning. Please call your child’s school if a student requires assistance logging in to an online textbook or resource.
