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2015 Selection and Adoption of Instructional Materials

The School Board recognizes its responsibility for the improvement and growth of the educational program of the schools…

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2015SP.A Instructional Materials Complaint

It is the policy of the Seattle School Board to provide programs, courses of study, and activities, which…

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2015SP.B Selection and Adoption of Instructional Materials

Guiding Principles for the Adoption of Instructional Materials This procedure is intended to provide specific guidance to the…

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2015SP.C Approval of Supplementary Instructional Materials

The principal is ultimately responsible for approving all supplementary instructional materials used in his/her school. Criteria for Selection…

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2015SP.D Disposition of Instructional Materials

Introduction Textbooks, library books, and other instructional materials (“materials”) become obsolete in time. Periodic replacement of materials is…

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2020 Waiver of Core and Extended Core Instructional Materials

It is the policy of Seattle Public Schools to adopt instructional materials, as set forth in School Board…

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2020SP Waive Use of District-Adopted Materials

The purpose of a systemic curriculum alignment framework which includes professional development, standards, assessment, and adopted materials, is…

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2021 Library Media Centers

It is the policy of the Seattle School Board to establish and maintain a Library/Media Center in each…

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2021SP Library Media Centers

Library Collection Development This procedure guides Teacher-Librarians, as well as, informs the community about the process for selecting,…

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2022 Electronic Resources/Use of the Internet

Electronic Resources  The Seattle School Board recognizes that an effective public education system develops students who are globally…

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2022SP Electronic Resources/Use of the Internet

This procedure supports implementation of Board Policy No. 2022, Electronic Resources/Use of the Internet; Board Policy No. 2023,…

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2023 Digital Citizenship & Media Literacy

The Seattle School Board recognizes that students use technology to play, learn, and communicate while at school and…

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2024 Out-of-District Credits and Credit Recovery

It is the policy of the Seattle School Board to provide robust course offerings taught by Seattle Public…

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2024SP Out-of-District Credits and Credit Recovery

Out-of-District Credits for First Time Credit A. Conditions Section I of this procedure outlines the process by which…

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2025 Copyright: Acquisition and Compliance

Acquisition A. Introduction It is the policy of the Seattle School Board to support innovation and recognize and…

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2025SP Copyright: Acquisition and Compliance

Copyrighted works shall only be used to the extent authorized by law, Board Policy No. 2025 and Superintendent…

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2026 Course of Study Adoption

It is the policy of Seattle School Board to adopt and implement a broad course of study designed…

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2026SP Addition to Catalog of Secondary School Subjects

Introduction The Catalog of Secondary School Subjects lists all approved secondary courses. Staff responsible for scheduling must use…

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2029 Animals as Part of the Instructional Program

Requests to include animals in the instructional program of the classroom or school shall be approved by the…

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2030 Service Animals in Schools

The Seattle School Board acknowledges its responsibility to permit students and/or adults with disabilities to be accompanied by…

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2030SP Service Animals in Schools

A. Service Animal Uses Service animals are animals that are individually trained to perform tasks for people with…

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2080 Assessment

Belief/Philosophy Statement The Board of Directors of Seattle Public Schools, in alignment with Policy No. 0010, Instructional Philosophy,…

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2080SP.A Assessment

Policy Statement The Board of Directors of Seattle Public Schools, in alignment with Policy No. 0010, Instructional Philosophy,…

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2080SP.B Third-Party Test Administration

Third party agencies or organizations that administer tests to Seattle Public School students during the school day or…

(last updated: 2026 )

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