Field Test Request

CMAC Field Test Request

CMAC guidelines allow for "field testing," - which allows teachers to test out materials to see if they want to bring it through for approval (because how do you know if you want to pursue approval if you haven't tried it with students).
What is a field test?
- A field-test is the integration of new supplemental materials with students in the classroom on a short-term basis.
- Field-testing is a voluntary opportunity to try out supplemental curriculum and assess its benefit in meeting student learning goals.
- Field testing is defined as the length of one school year or less.
- When the intention shifts from field test to repeated use of instructional materials greater than one school year, staff shall initiate a formal CMAC application for School Supplemental Materials.
Please remember the following regarding school supplemental materials:
- They are optional and used at the discretion of the teacher.
- Staff will rely on professional judgment in the selection of high-quality supplemental materials that align to state learning standards and support, but do not supplant existing core, alternative core, or district intervention material.
- Staff are expected to thoroughly preview such materials and give due consideration to the text complexity, developmental level of students; appropriateness of language or images; bias against racial, gender, ethnic, or other social groups and if it is appropriate for the instructional program.
- Digital instructional materials or materials that contain digital components (such as textbooks with accompanying websites) must be submitted to the Technology Department for a Digital Resources Review (DRR) before starting the field test.
Name of Staff Member:*

First NameLast Name
Location (School or Department):*
A field-test may be initiated by an individual teacher, a grade level or group of content area teachers in a school, a principal, or by district leaders. Which best describes who will be initiating the field test.*

Individual TeacherGrade level or Group of content area teachers in a schoolPrincipalDistrict Leader
Approximately how many students will be taking part in the field test?*
Title of Materials:*
Approximate Start Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Approximate Stop Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Publisher:*
Author/Creator/Editor:*
Edition/Version/Copyright:*
Are the materials part of a series?*

YesNo
If yes, identify the series:
Identify the content area or course for which these materials are intended:*
Identify the grade level(s) intended to use these materials:*
Instructional Materials Category (see CMAC Application Instructions for definitions):*
Type of Materials (check all that apply):*

TextbookLiterary Work (novel, play, etc.)Website or web-based curriculumSoftware packageAssessmentOther (please describe)
NOTE: Digital instructional materials or materials that contain digital components (such as textbooks with accompanying websites) must be submitted to the Technology Department for a Digital Resources Review (DRR) as part of the sponsor packet prior to the start of the field test. The Technology Ticket # is required as part of the CMAC documentation. For more information, see the CMAC Application Instructions or contact your school's Instructional Technology Coordinator.
Do the materials submitted for review include digital components? *

NoYes (include Tech Ticket # below)
Technology Ticket # blanks
Describe the instructional materials:*
Describe the intended use of the materials:*
E-Signature*
Type your name in the space above and complete the attestation statement below.
Email*
example@example.com
Signature Attestation*
Principals are to be notified prior to starting a field test, this request will be forwarded to your principal for their formal approval*
Name of Principal
Date Completed

MonthDayYear
Date
Should be Empty:

CMAC Field Test Request