OSSE defines high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) as sequential, comprehensive materials that are evidence-based and aligned with District of Columbia content standards.
The following documents are resources to support LEAs through the process of selecting high-quality instructional materials in English Language Arts (ELA), math and science.
The six adoption steps include:
- Establishing a materials adoption process where LEA leaders set guidelines and gather a committee.
- Developing a local instructional lens, including examination of data and local context to establish priorities for new instructional materials.
- Conducting market research and winnowing the instructional materials choices to a subset of options.
- Investigating the materials with a thorough and hands-on study of the materials.
- Making a decision and communicating that decision with all stakeholders.
- Launching an implementation plan to prepare teachers and leaders and to assess the progress of implementation.