Successful implementation of HQIM requires systems and structures that support the day-to-day work of teachers and leaders. Use these resources to strengthen the conditions for implementation, including instructional schedules, staffing models, policies, procedures, and other organizational supports that help ensure consistent access to and use of materials across schools and classrooms.
Research shows that access to high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) is vital for improving teaching and learning. However, HQIM require a fundamental shift in teacher practice, professional learning, systems, structures, and policies. When implementing HQIM, system and school leaders should prioritize reviewing their policies related to:
Use the Policies and Procedures checklist as general guidance for reviewing, and if necessary, adjusting them to ensure alignment with the HQIM.
Instruction Partners created guidance for aligning teacher evaluation and HQIM-specific walkthrough tools.
Teachers need time to plan, instruct, and provide additional student support— all using HQIM. These schedules illustrate how schools have structured the day to support strong HQIM implementation by prioritizing collaborative HQIM planning, protecting instructional time, and creating opportunities for student support.