January 5, 2015

Dear Publisher Representative:

The Issaquah School District is currently in the process of selecting Middle School Language Arts materials to be implemented in the 2016-17 school year. 

During this adoption process it is requested that you do not contact any district personnel.  Failure to comply with this request could result in disqualification of your company for the review and adoption process.

The district is aware of the great variety of materials available and is investigating them at this time.  We are seeking only materials that:

-Utilize a Writer’s Workshop/Reader’s Workshop approach
-Align with Washington State Learning Standards for the Common Core
-Promote standards-based and research-based best practices in instruction and assessment
-Provide a comprehensive writing or reading program
-Support culturally relevant teaching
-Integrate technology into teaching and learning
-Are gender and bias free

If you have materials that fit the description above, please contact Kristin Edlund, Instructional Support, at edlundk@issaquah.wednet.edu or (425) 837-7092. All materials must be received at the district prior to February 28, 2015, at 4:00 pm.

Thank you for your assistance.

Sincerely,
 
Emilie Hard
Assistant Superintendent of
Teaching and Learning Services