Over the past several months, the West Bend School District (WBSD) Teaching and Learning Department, along with dedicated math teachers, has been evaluating new math resources for students in grades 6-12. This review process focused on identifying materials that enhance instructional practices and improve student achievement.

After a rigorous screening process and multiple progress reports to the Curriculum Committee of the West Bend School Board, the recommended math resources are:

• Grades 6-8: Illustrative Math – Imagine Learning (Primary Resource)
• Grades 9-12: Illustrative Math – Kendall Hunt (Primary Resource)

Additionally, a separate team has been assessing potential English Language Arts (ELA) resources for fifth grade. The district previously adopted Amplify CKLA (Core Knowledge Language Arts) for grades K-4, with full implementation this past year.  As the district transitions to serving fifth grade within elementary schools, aligning ELA instruction across grades K-5 has become a priority.

We encourage families and community members to preview the proposed materials and share their feedback. Both the math resources and English Language Arts resources are available for viewing at the Education Service Center March 31-April 11 and the West Bend Community Library March 31-April 13. 

Dates, Times, and Locations:

West Bend School District Education Service Center Roosevelt Room
735 S. Main St.
West Bend, WI  53095

March 31 – April 4
3/31/25 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
4/1/25   8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
4/2/25   8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
4/3/25   8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
4/4/25   8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

April 7-11
4/7/25   8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
4/8/25   8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
4/9/25   8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
4/10/25 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
4/11/25 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

West Bend Community Library
630 Poplar St.
West Bend, WI  53095

Materials will be displayed and available on the second floor. Please check in with the second floor circulation desk. 

March 31-April 6 and April 7-13
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 
Friday- 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.          
Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sunday - Closed