Partner Profile
National Institute for Excellence in Teaching
NIET empowers educators with systems to improve student outcomes.
National Institute for Excellence in Teaching was approved for the PLPG in August 2024.
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OUR TEAM
51+ facilitators/coaches
11-25% are non-white
WHERE WE WORK
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WHO WE ARE
The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) empowers educators to effectively implement high-quality curricula by embedding HQIM support into professional learning systems and instructional structures. Our theory of action centers on creating cohesive instructional environments where HQIM and teaching practices align, driving student achievement. NIET's unique expertise in integrating HQIM with instructional feedback, internal professional learning for teachers, and coaching sets us apart, ensuring impactful and sustainable improvements in teaching and learning.
TYPES OF SUPPORT WE OFFER
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- Adopting an ELA curriculum
- Adopting a math curriculum
- Adopting a science curriculum
- Initial implementation
- Ongoing implementation support for teachers
- Educator Coaching
- Leadership Support for Coaching
- Collaborative Planning
- Ongoing implementation support for leaders
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Types of districts that we have experience working with
- Traditional District
- Charter
- Private
- Parochial
- Urban
- Suburban
- Rural
- Fewer than 2,500 students
- 2,500 to 10,000 students
- 10,000 to 50,000 students
- 50,000 to 100,000 students
- More than 100,000 students
- Greater than 60% of economically disadvantaged students
- Greater than 20% of English language learners
- Greater than 20% of students with disability
- Greater than 80% students of color
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OUR CURRICULUM EXPERTISE
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ELA
- Amplify ELA (2016)
- Amplify ELA (2019)
- Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) (2015)
- Expeditionary Learning (2016)
- Imagine Learning Guidebooks 6-8 ELA (2018)
- MyPerspectives (2017)
- MyPerspectives (2023)
- Wit & Wisdom K-8 (2016)
Math
- Eureka Math (2015)
- Eureka Math² (2021)
- i-Ready Classroom Mathematics (2021)
- Zearn (2018)
Science
- OpenSciEd (2017)
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Sample scopes of work
Ongoing support for teachers Ongoing support for leadersWhat are these scopes?
How we address equity
NIET’s professional learning services are designed to ensure that all educators have access to the training, resources, and support needed to implement high-quality instruction effectively. By providing data-driven coaching, targeted professional learning, and evidence-based strategies, we help educators meet the diverse needs of their students, particularly those who face greater learning challenges. This approach strengthens instructional effectiveness and expands opportunities for all students to succeed.
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How we build district capacity
NIET strengthens district capacity for HQIM implementation by integrating high-quality materials into professional learning systems and instructional practices, including lesson design, classroom implementation, and teacher collaboration. We focus on developing both teachers and leaders, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to effectively adopt and sustain HQIM. Through job-embedded coaching, professional learning communities, and individual feedback, we help educators refine instructional strategies for HQIM. NIET’s comprehensive approach fosters collaborative learning, grounds feedback in research-based best practices, and directly improves teaching practices and student outcomes through targeted support and alignment of instructional strategies.
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