Teaching with High Quality Instructional Materials : Bringing Your Adopted Curriculum to Life

This book offers thoughtful strategies for using High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) in the K-12 classroom. The authors provide actionable techniques, classroom anecdotes, and valuable resources to help teachers adapt their provided HQIM and make their curriculum effective for both themselves and their students.

Increasingly, teachers are being asked to teach using High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) in their K-12 classrooms. As school districts provide teachers with standardized curricula and expect it to be implemented with fidelity, this book offers thoughtful strategies for going beyond simply “following the script.” With research, humor, and practical expertise, the authors provide actionable techniques, classroom anecdotes, examples from strong HQIM, and valuable resources to help teachers internalize and adapt their provided HQIM in ways that support student success while preserving their unique teaching style and authentic voice. Whether you are new to HQIM or an experienced educator looking to refine your skills, this book will help you make your provided curriculum effective for both you and your students. This book also serves as a valuable resource for administrators and educators in teacher preparation programs.