Translating Great Materials into Great Instruction

Quality materials can be a game-changer, but—ask any educator in California—it takes more than a box of books to support teaching and learning. If you are a leader involved in the selection, launch, or support of a curriculum, this website is for you.

The Framework

Why did the same materials positively transform instruction in one system and cause heartburn in another? Instruction Partners set out to understand what the success stories had in common and discovered a series of replicable leadership actions—a framework for effective implementation. Enter where you are and use what works. Each step has starter resources and notes to help your team avoid common pitfalls.

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Phase

I

Select

Great Materials

I.1

Plan your process

I.2

Establish the vision

I.3

Develop the rubric and prepare for reviews

I.4

Review, pilot, and decide

I.5

Procure and distribute materials

Proceed To Phase II

Phase

II

Prepare

To Launch

II.1

Identify implementation leaders, understand roles, and build capacity

II.2

Set goals, roles, and monitoring plan

II.3

Determine the plan for assessment and grading

II.4

Determine expectations for use and collaborative planning

II.5

Determine the plan for coaching

II.6

Determine the plan for training teachers and leaders

II.7

Revisit and finalize goals and plans

Proceed To Phase III

Phase

III

Teach

And Learn

III.1

Work the plan and gather data

III.2

Step back and adjust the plan

III.3

Annually reset

Return To Phase II

Workbook

This workbook is designed to help a school or system leadership team work through the implementation process together. Assemble your team, print or download the workbook, find your starting point, and dig in together.

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ABOUT INSTRUCTION PARTNERS

The Curriculum Implementation Guide was created by Instruction Partners, an education nonprofit that works shoulder to shoulder with school and school system leaders in California to support great teaching and accelerate student learning. You can learn more about us here.

What Instructional Leaders are Saying

Trust in high-quality instructional materials has grown. The conversation is no longer about whether to use the materials. Instead, we’re able to focus our conversations on how to make the most of our materials, ensuring that we understand the curriculum’s design so that we’re able to implement it effectively.

Kristel Kamrar, Coordinator of Curriculum and Instruction, Rocklin, CA