Launched in August 2020, the Professional Learning Partner Guide (PLPG) provides school systems with a searchable database of national and local professional learning providers that have the expertise to support the adoption and implementation of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM). 

Rivet defines HQIM in ELA, Math, and science as those rated “Meets Expectations” on EdReports in all grade levels for their grade band. Rivet also defines HQIM in science as those that are rated “High-Quality NGSS Design” or “High-Quality NGSS Design if Improved” on the EQuIP rubric and have at least two units per grade band.

Professional learning (PL) providers that successfully pass the three gateways below will be featured in the PLPG.

Gateway 1: Content and HQIM expertise*

Providers are evaluated on the extent to which they have expertise in any HQIM (for launch, ongoing PL for teachers, and/or systems design and support services) or content area (adoption services only).

Gateway 2: Quality of professional learning design

Providers are evaluated on the quality of their services by type—adoption PL, launch PL, ongoing PL for teachers, and system design and leadership support.

Gateway 3: Using data to plan and improve

Providers are evaluated on how they collect and use data to plan for, evaluate, and improve their services.

Step 1: Create an account in the PLPG portal.

Step 2: Submit a Letter of Interest by the due date in the Portal.

Step 3: Attend an informational webinar about Gateway 1 

Step 4: Submit Gateway 1 templates (required)

Step 5: Attend an information webinar about Gateways 2 & 3  (Gateway 1 passers only)

Step 6: Submit Gateway 2 and Gateway 3 materials (required)

Step 7: If accepted into the PLPG, complete PLPG profile prior to launch day (required) 

We evaluate professional learning that is grounded in high-quality curriculum (green)  as defined by Ed Reports. To see a current list of curriculum you may apply for in the PLPG, visit Ed Reports or view the approved curricula in the drop down list in the Gateway 1 application in the PLPG applicant portal.

Rivet Education has two application deadlines each year—one in the late summer and one in late winter—to ensure educators have access to up-to-date information about the PL marketplace. The next review cycle opens  in early September 2025. You may see an overview of the cycle by clicking here. Please see the Applicant portal for full dates.

For questions about the application process, email us at info@riveteducation.org.

•  In order to pass a professional learning type, applicants must achieve a score equivalent to at least 70% on both overarching indicators and type-specific indicators.
• Each item is scored on a 3-point scale. Scores are determined as follows :
  • Score of 2: The evidence provided meets the indicator and is high quality.
  • Score of 1: All full-point criteria are present but quality is low, OR only one of the full-point criteria is present and quality is low.
  • Score of 0: None of the criteria are present, OR ALL examples that are present are not high quality. 

PL partners are certified for three years. At the end of that period, providers must submit a renewal application to remain in the PLPG. 

All providers approved for the PLPG must submit (1) a signed indemnity form and (2) information for their profile in the PLPG. All profile questions are informational only, with the expectation of the HQIM and types of CBPL each provider is approved for during the application process. 

Once the indemnity form and profile submission are received, a provider’s profile will be available in the PLPG on the next release date.