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Setting the Course: Instructional Vision for Curriculum Adoption
Each year, district leaders lead curriculum adoptions that shape the educational experience of millions of students nationwide. This webinar is the first in a three-part series exploring how district leaders plan for, pilot, and implement new curriculum in their districts. Leaders from the Fresno County Department of Education, Parlier Unified School District, and Rivet Education will share insights into how they assess new materials on the market and prepare their adoption processes.
The Center for Education Market Dynamics • February 13, 2026
On Friday, February 13, 3 pm ET / 12 pm PT, CEMD kicked off its Leader to Leader Learning: District Curriculum Selections webinar series — three panels examining the latest data and insights on the curriculum market, and how leaders are preparing for, structuring, and executing their adoptions and implementation strategies.
The series will start with a 35-minute webinar, “Setting the Course: Instructional Vision for Curriculum Adoption” (followed by live Q&A), to unpack current curriculum insights and examine how districts are learning about new materials on the market and preparing for their adoptions.
Featured speakers include CEMD Executive Director Lora Kaiser, Meagan Thompson (Fresno County Department of Education), Juan Terán (Parlier Unified School District), and Robin McClellan (Rivet Education).
Join us for this insightful conversation as we highlight leaders in key districts by sharing best practices for selecting and implementing high-quality materials for their students.
Resources:
- CEMD | Reports
- CEMD | CA Resource Hub
- Rivet Education | Instructional Materials Implementation Tool
- Rivet Education | Instructional Visions Matter; Here’s How to Create One blog
- Meagan Thompson | How district leaders can get math education right for California’s English learners op-ed (EdSource)
SPEAKERS
Lora Kaiser
MODERATOR, Executive Director, CEMD
Robin McClellan
PANELIST, Director of Partnerships, Rivet Education
Juan Terán
PANELIST, TOSA, Math Coach, Parlier Unified School District
Meagan Thompson
PANELIST, Math Coordinator - STEM, Office of the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools
