Initial Implementation of the Odell HSLP 2022-2023
The Des Moines Public Schools has selected the Odell High School Literacy Program as the curriculum in core High School English classrooms. This includes self-contained classrooms for students with IEP’s or language services for grades 9-12.
Odell is constructed around a robust narrative of diverse perspectives that support our district’s vision of providing an actively anti-racist curricular experience. Text sets include grade-level anchor texts, contemporary and historical supporting texts, and diverse visual media. Each unit is structured to engage students in answering an essential question, application of interdependent literacy skills, and deeper inquiry to demonstrate evidence of learning. As an Open Educational Resource (OER) Odell is a living curriculum that can be adapted and amended to reflect best practice and current events. As a curriculum partner, Odell Education is committed to supporting ongoing implementation and improvement.
All grade levels will implement one unit in the fall/winter of the 22/23 school year. This initial implementation will provide the opportunity to test structures and routines as well as identify additional areas for support. Units were selected for initial implementation to fit inside current reporting topics and represent a diverse range of perspectives. District support from the ELL, SPED, and ALP departments will analyze existing scaffolds embedded in the curriculum and determine what additional resources may be necessary for all students to access the curriculum.
An analysis of our experience will take place after the close of the unit to determine additional needs for training, instructional scaffolds, texts/perspectives, or resources that need to be in place prior to the full scale implementation.
Odell is constructed around a robust narrative of diverse perspectives that support our district’s vision of providing an actively anti-racist curricular experience. Text sets include grade-level anchor texts, contemporary and historical supporting texts, and diverse visual media. Each unit is structured to engage students in answering an essential question, application of interdependent literacy skills, and deeper inquiry to demonstrate evidence of learning. As an Open Educational Resource (OER) Odell is a living curriculum that can be adapted and amended to reflect best practice and current events. As a curriculum partner, Odell Education is committed to supporting ongoing implementation and improvement.
All grade levels will implement one unit in the fall/winter of the 22/23 school year. This initial implementation will provide the opportunity to test structures and routines as well as identify additional areas for support. Units were selected for initial implementation to fit inside current reporting topics and represent a diverse range of perspectives. District support from the ELL, SPED, and ALP departments will analyze existing scaffolds embedded in the curriculum and determine what additional resources may be necessary for all students to access the curriculum.
An analysis of our experience will take place after the close of the unit to determine additional needs for training, instructional scaffolds, texts/perspectives, or resources that need to be in place prior to the full scale implementation.
High School Core Courses
Novel Request Information 2022/2023
In preparation for the curriculum adoption, no new purchases will be made with district funds and buildings are highly encouraged to reserve funding to support new course creation. Requests for transfer of existing novels from Central Stores can be initiated by completing the form above. No teacher should initiate a Transfer of Materials Form (in IC) to request novels personally. Those requests must be processed through the office of Teaching & Learning only after completing the request form below.
The spreadsheet is updated quarterly and may not reflect daily requests or transfers. Novels are moved on a first come, first serve basis with all attempts made to maximize and share resources equitably.
Requests needed for Unit 1 should be placed by 8/24. Deliveries are made on a weekly rotation from Central Stores. Check with your Office Manager about when deliveries are expected for your building. When novels arrive in your building, be sure they have been scanned in by your textbook manager or library associated.
The spreadsheet is updated quarterly and may not reflect daily requests or transfers. Novels are moved on a first come, first serve basis with all attempts made to maximize and share resources equitably.
Requests needed for Unit 1 should be placed by 8/24. Deliveries are made on a weekly rotation from Central Stores. Check with your Office Manager about when deliveries are expected for your building. When novels arrive in your building, be sure they have been scanned in by your textbook manager or library associated.
