The ELA Comparison Tool is a chart that can be used in conjunction with EdReports to chart the scores for each gateway that a particular resource receives. The chart is helpful to summarize findings when comparing resources rated by EdReports.

This is the third presentation in a series on the materials adoption process. This presentation leads participants through the process of utilizing the EQuIP rubric to evaluate lessons and units. In the session, participants build knowledge of the rubric and then use it to evaluate specific resources. Additionally, the presentation includes a focus on surface level literacy learning that is described in the book Visible Learning for Literacy.

This is the second presentation in a series on the materials adoption process. This presentation guides participants as they create a vision for English Language Arts Instruction. It also includes an introduction to EdReports and guides participants through reviewing materials using EdReports. The presentation also includes the first section of a book study on Visible Learning for Literacy.

 This presentation is the fourth presentation in a series on the materials adoption process. Participants identify must-haves and nice to haves when it comes to a new resource. They also engage in possible decision-making approaches and determine local priorities in the decision-making process. Finally, the presentation includes information on how to move from surface level to deep level learning to continue the book study on Visible Learning for Literacy. 

This is the final presentation on the series on the Materials Adoption Process. It reviews the materials adoption process and the resources utilized during the process.  It also includes the conclusion of the book study on Visible Learning for Literacy.

This adoption process timeline provides a simple visual of the steps that guide the materials adoption process. 

This survey asks educators to reflect on the materials adoption process and the professional development in which they engaged. When compared with the results from the pre materials adoption survey, data can be gathered on the change in teacher knowledge of the materials adoption process from start to finish.