The Lake Washington School District (LWSD) is seeking parents and community members to join committees to review its elementary, middle and high school HIV/AIDS curriculum.

Committees are made up of teachers, administrators, parents and community members. Members review standards, teaching practices and materials for specific courses and content areas. In accordance with state law, LWSD is required to provide instruction in grades 5-12 on the life-threatening dangers and prevention of HIV/AIDS. The district’s current curriculum materials in this area were last adopted in 2009. The state’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction has updated standards that will guide this work. Committees will consider updated materials.

Those who are interested in serving can complete the brief online application. Volunteer members will be selected based upon geographic location and diverse representation. Applications are due by Monday.

The district’s goal is to provide the most up-to-date, research-based and appropriate materials for students. Teams composed of people with teaching and subject-matter expertise help meet this goal. It is also important to have diverse perspectives and experiences represented.

Adoption committees will meet on the dates and times below.

Elementary school committee: Nov. 2, 8-11 a.m.; Nov 16, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Feb. 28, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Middle school committee: Nov. 7, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Dec. 14, 8-11 a.m.; Jan. 23, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

High school committee: Jan. 6, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Jan. 24, 8-11 a.m.; Feb. 23, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Each committee must reach consensus on a recommendation of instructional materials. This recommendation is forwarded to the Instructional Materials Committee (IMC). Once approved by the IMC, the materials go to the LWSD board of directors for final approval.