Navigating the Instructional Materials Implementation Journey
As educators, we often hear the phrase, “If you give teachers high-quality instructional materials, then student outcomes will improve.” As Coach Lee Corso would say, “Not so fast, my friend!”
Instructional Materials Implementation Tool
The myth of simply handing teachers a packet containing their high-quality instructional materials (HQIM), hoping it will suddenly increase student learning and teacher performance, is a serious but common misconception. In reality, implementing HQIM skillfully requires strategic planning and a sustained effort from educators at all system levels.
The Instructional Materials Implementation Tool is a roadmap for each phase of HQIM implementation, outlining key actions and corresponding success criteria that help district leaders answer the question, “Are we on track?”
Leaders can use the tool to:
1. Preview and understand the entire instructional materials selection and implementation journey.
2. Identify which phase of implementation you are in regardless of the year of implementation using the quick checklist at the beginning of each phase.
3. Determine the strength of your implementation and readiness for the next phase.
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THE FIVE PHASES OF CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION
EXPLORATION
Educators review and select HQIM with key staff and stakeholders.
PROGRAM INSTALLATION
Teachers have access to HQIM and leaders establish or revise systems and structures for support.
INITIAL IMPLEMENTATION
Leaders set and monitor expectations for implementation and teachers use the materials as intended.
CONSISTENT IMPLEMENTATION
Leaders ensure HQIM are integrated into regular practices, policies, and procedures and teachers skillfully use HQIM.
INNOVATION + SUSTAINABILITY
Teachers make smart adaptations to the materials so all students access meaningful grade-appropriate instruction every day.
Navigating the Instructional Materials Journey Series
Our “Navigating the Instructional Materials Journey” series featured monthly blogs, webinars, and a culminating case study focused on the steps educators should take through the five stages of HQIM implementation.
BLOGS
WEBINARS
CASE STUDY
