5 WAYS TO EFFECTIVELY

IMPLEMENT A CURRICULUM
CHOOSE SUPERB MATERIALS. Meticulously choose resources that are in line with
state requirements, support educators' ideas of what excellent instruction looks
like, and satisfy the different should approach it in a way that takes into account
the opinions of a variety of stakeholders, as well as the needs of students.

To lay out a clear blueprint of what effective curriculum implementation looks

like and establish a path that makes the journey simpler for everyone involved,
use the phrase "PREPARE TO LAUNCH."

LEARN AND TEACH. to assist educators in leveraging the curriculum to motivate effective
teaching and boost student learning. The ongoing practice of acquiring and analyzing data
supports this cycle of professional development. Data is used by districts to identify
successful practices, recognize them, learn from them, and spread them throughout classes
and schools.

REFLECT, INVEST, AND COMMUNICATE: Schools dedicate time to intentional reflection during
the curriculum implementation process. By evaluating their progress as they go through each
stage to see whether and when they need to go back to a certain step.

SHARED VISION. Before embarking down the route of curriculum implementation, it is vital
that educators across the district agree to a clear and shared vision for good instruction and
that teachers understand expectations for students and learning progressions within the
material.