Materials Adoption Process Timeline
(View Complete Item Description)This adoption process timeline provides a simple visual of the steps that guide the materials adoption process.
Material Type: Diagram/Illustration
All resources in Elk Mound-High Quality ELA Resources
Pre-Assessment Survey for ELA High Quality Materials Adoption
(View Complete Item Description)This pre-assessment can be used to determine teachers' knowledge of high quality resources before engaging in a materials adoption process.
Material Type: Assessment
Develop a Local Lens Presentation
(View Complete Item Description)This is the first in a series of presentations on the process of selecting high quality instructional materials for English Language Arts. This presentation guides staff through the process of reviewing the current resources used as well as data on student performance in ELA using WISEDash. The presentation also introduces the IMPL initiative as well as WISELearn to participants.
Material Type: Teaching/Learning Strategy
Know and Winnow Your Choices Presentation
(View Complete Item Description)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.
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Post Materials Adoption Survey
(View Complete Item Description)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.
Material Type: Other
Materials Adoption Process Review Presentation
(View Complete Item Description)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.
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Making a Decision Presentation
(View Complete Item Description)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.
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ELA Resource Comparison Tool
(View Complete Item Description)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.
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Investigate the Materials Presentation
(View Complete Item Description)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.
Material Type: Other