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A growing body of research points to the positive impact high-quality instructional materials can have on student learning. ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó defines full-subject high-quality materials as those that ensure full coverage of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), align with research-based instructional strategies in each subject area, and support all learners.Ìý ÌýÌý

What are Full-Subject High-Quality Instructional Materials?Ìý

High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) are curricular resources that:Ìý

• Ensure full coverage of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).Ìý
• Are aligned to evidence-based best practices in the relevant content areas of RLA, math, science, and social studies.Ìý
• Support all learners, including students with disabilities, English Learners, and students identified as gifted and talented.Ìý
• Enables frequent progress monitoring through embedded and aligned assessments.
• Includes implementation supports for teachers.
• Provide teacher and student-facing lesson-level materials.Ìý

Why are HQIM Important?Ìý

High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) allow students to engage more deeply and meaningfully with the Texas standards and supports teachers in ensuring all students have access to high-quality and rigorous grade-level content. Student outcomes improve when they have greater access to:Ìý

• Grade-appropriate assignmentsÌý
• Strong instructionÌý
• Deep engagement; andÌý
• Teachers with high expectationsÌý

HQIM provides teachers with a foundational resource that ensures all students will have access to rigorous, grade level content.

Phonics Curriculum

• Update on the Commissioner’s List of Recommended Phonics ProgramsÌý(PDF) February 16, 2023Ìý
• Frequently Asked Questions (coming soon)Ìý

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