Six Conditions for Success in High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) Implementation

While research confirms that implementation of HQIM aligned to rigorous standards leads to notable learning gains for students, only 40% of teachers report that they are using curricula that are “high-quality” and well-aligned to learning standards. Many districts have responded to these statistics by prioritizing the adoption of high-quality curriculum. Identifying and selecting high-quality curriculum is the first step, but implementing it well is just as important.

Implementation of new instructional materials requires change at all levels of the system. UnboundEd utilizes a set of conditions that districts should focus on developing for successful HQIM implementation.