Teaching & Learning
Secondary ELA Curriculum Adoption Open House: March 10, 2026
Dear Bethel School District Families and Community Members,
We invite you to join our Teaching Learning Department-sponsored Secondary English Language Arts Curriculum Adoption Open House. Families and community members will learn about the two English Language Arts (ELA) curricula that over 35 teachers piloted across all our secondary schools during Trimester 2 this year. At the Open House, families and community members will be able to review the curricula, ask questions, and provide feedback.
- ELA Curriculum Option 1: StudySync
- ELA Curriculum Option 2: Into Literature
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Time: 5 - 7 p.m.
Location: Tom Seigel Learning Center (21818 38th Ave. East, Spanaway, WA 98387)
Your voice matters in this process. We encourage you to attend, learn more, and provide feedback as the Adoption/Pilot Committee makes their recommendation to the Instructional Materials committee on March 17, 2026.
If you are unable to attend, please email the Secondary Teaching and Learning Secretary, to review the resources digitally.
We look forward to partnering with you in this important work.
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The Teaching and Learning department selects textbooks for students, aligns curriculum with state standards, builds professional learning programs for teachers, administers district and state assessments, and addresses parent questions and concerns about curricular materials.
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Through collaboration and dedicated effort, the Teaching and Learning department strives to deliver a world-class education for every student in Bethel School District.