Using HQIM: Reviewing, Selecting and Implementing Materials

The Ohio Department of Education & Workforce believes that the best way to secure high-quality instructional materials for students is to engage stakeholders in a thoughtful adoption process. 

Research shows that providing teachers with high-quality instructional materials is an effective strategy for increasing student learning. However, teachers need much more than a box of new materials to ensure great teaching and learning take place. They need support from a team of leaders who know how to select, prepare for and support the use of great materials.

The Ohio Curriculum Support Guide exemplifies a quality review and selection process. Download a copy of the entire framework by clicking the icon above.

Overview of the Process

Plan

During this phase, systems and processes should be set up for a successful adoption process. This includes forming the adoption committee and establishing markers of quality for instructional materials that meet the needs of students and teachers.

• Use the Starting Point Diagnostic from the Ohio Curriculum Support Guide to get started.
• Determine and plan your process: use the Reflective Implementation Checklist as a guide.
• Include educators and other stakeholder groups on the selection committee.
• Survey teachers.
• Create an instructional vision.
  • ​Recorded webinars:
    • Ohio CSG - Session 1: The Case for Selecting HQI
    • Ohio CSG - Session 2: The Process of Intentional Adoption of HQIM

Study

With a vision in place, materials can be investigated and options can be narrowed down. Opportunities should be provided for teachers to engage with or pilot  materials and then provide feedback.

• Use rubrics and reviews to identify materials that are high-quality and standards-aligned.
  • Consider using EdReports.
    • Analyze student data.
    • Include local priorities.
• Consider alignment to Ohio's Learning Standards.
• Identify which materials are possible options for further investigation.
• Collect and value teacher input.
• Conduct the reviews and gather feedback. Use the Sample Agenda for Materials Review and Discussion as a template.

Launch 

Once materials are chosen, the decision can be rolled out and next steps for ongoing professional learning can be determined.

• Make use of consensus-building strategies.
• Do a deep dive into the materials to better understand the design. Consider using the Materials Study Agenda to assist in the conversations.
• Communicate what makes the materials high-quality and how they will be used effectively.
• Consider using the Mini-Workbook to determine the plan for coaching.
• Ohio Curriculum Support Guide Webinar Series Session 4: The Plan for Determining Teacher and Leader Support Using High-Quality Instructional Materials
  • Recorded webinars:
    • Ohio CSG - Session 3: The Work of Preparing to Launch HQIM
    • Ohio CSG - Session 4: The Plan for Determining Teacher and Leader Support Using HQIM

Implement

This phase is about training, planning and coaching. Time must be invested to set up the structures necessary to ensure that the materials are implemented well.

• Develop an implementation plan. Consider the key interactions you will need for lesson and unit internalization, common planning, department meetings, observations and student work analysis.
• Provide ongoing, materials - based professional learning and coaching.
• Step back and adjust the plan.
• Annually reset.
• Ohio Curriculum Support Guide Webinar Series Session 5: The Step-Back to Gather Data and Adjust the Implementation of High-Quality Instructional Materials
  • Recorded webinar:
    • Ohio - CSG Session 5: The Step Back to Gather Data and Adjust the Implementation of HQIM

 

 

Last Modified: 4/2/2024 12:58:48 PM

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