This report provides case studies of five districts, each taking a different approach to providing professional learning to support the implementation of high-quality instructional materials. Lessons learned by district and school leaders are shared in these five districts’ successful implementation journeys.
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High-Quality Curriculum Implementation
This report from the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching shares six lessons about high-quality curriculum implementation. The report also details how district and school leaders can ensure that teachers receive professional learning that is collaborative and led by experts and teacher leaders to enable them to use high-quality curricular materials effectively.
Curriculum Support Guide Workbook
This workbook is designed to support school and district leaders in creating conditions and support structures that will enable teachers to fully understand and implement instructional materials with fidelity. The workbook covers three phases of curriculum implementation, including selecting great materials, preparing to launch, and teaching and learning. The workbook is also available in an electronic format on the Curriculum […]
Ask Questions, Gather Data, Apply Findings… Repeat: Building State-Level Data Capacity in Arizona to Improve Instructional Services for English Learners
Language Instruction Educational Programs (LIEPs): A Review of the Foundational Literature
This study includes a review of the foundational literature related to Language Instruction Educational Programs (LIEPs), case studies of 20 school districts with well-designed and well-implemented LIEPs, and a guide that integrates findings from the literature review and the case studies. It provides practical information for local educators on selecting, designing, implementing, and evaluating LIEPs.