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[Felicia Barra]

I just want to see something about commercial curriculum.  I work in a large 
district with 9 elementary schools.  The district uses a commerical 
curriculum because it's easy to make sure everyone in all elementary schools 
is on the same page and all the children in each grade level across the 
district is being taught the same curriculum.  There's something that can be 
said for that.  However, saying that, each teacher approaches the curriculum 
in a different way and that's how you can make these programs your own. 
It's still possible to integrate what you've learned into these programs.  I 
know some of you may disagree with me but the reality is there's alot of 
districts out there that will expect you to follow the program. It's up to 
you to make sure that you reach all of your students and convince the powers 
that be that you're doing what best for your students.