Implementation of HQIM

Why HQIM?

The core of strong instruction is the interaction between students, teachers, and content. Any shift to new curriculum requires support for teachers’ knowledge of the content and an examination of how students can engage in learning. The power of anchoring instruction in high-quality instructional materials is that the materials are designed to include professional learning supports for teachers and evidence-based practices for engaging and assessing students. Ultimately, students’ performance is strongly influenced by the strength of what they’re being asked to do every day in classrooms. High-quality instructional materials provide a road map and a set of expectations that schools can use to build a culture of teaching and learning that is rigorous and engaging.

How does HQIM benefit students?

  • Ensures consistent, standards-aligned materials in every classroom.
  • Supports deeper understanding and long- term academic growth.
  • Provides consistent learning experiences across classrooms and schools.

How does HQIM support excellent teaching?

  • Anchors grade-level, standards-aligned instruction.
  • Reduces planning burden by providing consistent, ready-to-use materials.
  • Supports professional expertise within a clear, aligned instructional framework.
  • Pairs materials with curriculum-based professional learning to support effective implementation.
  • Promotes consistency across classrooms to improve student outcomes.

What does it look like to implement high-quality instructional materials skillfully at every level?

Provide access to high-quality materials and resources, coaching, feedback, and ongoing support that creates the enabling conditions for leadership of HQIM implementation.

Clarify roles and expectations for HQIM implementation in schools, including setting aside time for regular curriculum-based professional learning and observation.

Implement structures and expectations for HQIM implementation, focused collaboration, and observation.

Use HQIM & HQIM planning tools to ensure access to excellent Tier 1 instruction for all students.

How does supporting HQIM implementation fit in with SCDE’s strategy for strengthening Tier 1 instruction?

StrategyLiteracyNumeracyInstructional Leadership
What to do?Streamlined standards & HQIM & Aligned assessmentsStreamlined standards & HQIM & Aligned assessmentsSchool & district systems that support instruction
How to do it skillfully? (High-Quality Professional Learning)LETRSOGAPSchool: Leverage Leadership

District: Principal Supervisor
How to implement it? (Instructional Core: Rigorous Curriculum + Teacher Knowledge + Student Engagement + Time and Space to Collaborate)HQIM ToolkitsHQIM ToolkitsHQIM Toolkits
How to see if it’s working?HQIM observation tool, Accountability measuresHQIM observation tool, Accountability measuresHQIM observation tool, Accountability measures

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