September 2026 Teaching & Learning Committee

The September 2026 Teaching & Learning Committee meeting of the Waukesha School District focused primarily on educational curriculum updates and program reviews. Key procurement-related discussions included the review and selection process for new Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science and Anatomy and Physiology textbooks and resources. The committee discussed two potential AP Environmental Science textbooks from BFW and Pearson, evaluating their alignment with updated AP exam requirements and hands-on lab components, with a decision expected by November. For Anatomy and Physiology, the committee considered adopting either the Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Human Body Systems curriculum or a traditional Pearson textbook, noting cost implications including teacher training fees and digital subscriptions. The committee also reviewed AP course offerings, student participation, and pass rates, emphasizing the need for strategic resource investment and potential policy adjustments to increase exam participation. Additionally, the meeting covered gifted and talented program assessments and summer school program outcomes, including budget and transportation logistics. No formal votes on procurement were recorded, but action items include further review of curricular materials and upcoming decisions on resource adoption.