Launching HQIM

K-8 teachers, coaches, school and district leaders

Explore the core principles and purposes of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM), their design features, and the importance of maintaining fidelity and integrity while adapting for student needs

Checking for Understanding in Real Time

K-8 teachers, coaches

Implement quick and effective formative assessment techniques that fit seamlessly within HQIM lessons

Scaffolding without Reducing Rigor

K-8 teachers, coaches

Learn how to provide supports for students while maintaining grade-level complexity

Implementing HQIM: Purpose, Principles, and Practical Application

K-8 Math & ELA teachers, coaches, administrators

High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) can boost engagement, equity, and achievement, but effective use requires more than following a script. This session clarifies key HQIM principles and offers practical guidance for implementing materials with fidelity while meeting diverse student needs.

High-Impact Instructional Practices Across HQIM:
What Strong ELA & Math Lessons Have in Common

K-8 Math & ELA teachers, coaches, administrators

High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) vary by publisher, but strong instruction relies on consistent, evidence-based practices. This session highlights the instructional moves common to well-designed ELA and Math HQIM and how to implement them with clarity and purpose.

High-Quality PLCs for High-Quality Instructional Materials:
Collaborative Preparation that Drives Results

K-8 Math & ELA teachers, coaches, administrators

Effective PLCs prepare for instruction together, not just reflect afterward. This session shows how to design and lead HQIM-centered PLCs using proven intellectual preparation protocols that strengthen instructional readiness and impact.

Building Context with Text Sets to Support HQIM

K-8 teachers, coaches

High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) often include complex texts that require essential background knowledge. This session helps teachers identify key contextual needs in their HQIM selections and use adjacent texts and supplemental resources to build that knowledge efficiently.