High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) are curricular resources that:
HQIM are designed to help teachers:
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High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) Implementation Support
Customized Professional Learning (virtually or in-person) on state-adopted implementation protocols providing a systematic approach to instructional planning, delivery, evaluation, and reflection. Or instructional coaches and leaders on conducting observation and feedback cycles using HQIM-specific observation tools, as well as learning for administrators on ensuring district- and campus-level systems support implementation, leading change management, and monitoring implementation progress.
High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) Technical Assistance
A thought partner for educators to master these job-embedded supports, the HQIM implementation protocols that provide a systematic approach to instructional planning, delivery, evaluation, and reflection supporting any HQIM or open education resources (OER) in any subject to ensure all students have access to high-quality and rigorous grade-level content.
TEA Open Educational Resources (OER) options:
TEA Available Materials (TAM) offer an aligned suite of high-quality instructional material resources designed especially for Texas. Two types of materials are available to local education agencies (LEAs):
The type of materials license impacts the length of time educators and districts can access a digital product. There are two types of licenses:
Prior to publication, materials go through a rigorous third-party review. Review criteria include TEKS alignment, support for all learners, progress monitoring, implementation support, and more. Products also are subject to a focus group of Texas educators.