High-Quality
Instructional Resources
WHAT ARE HIGH-QUALITY INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES?
The Kentucky Department of Education defines High-Quality Instructional Resources (HQIRs) as materials that are: Aligned with the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS); Research-based and/or externally validated; Comprehensive to include engaging texts (books, multimedia, etc.), tasks and assessments; Based on fostering vibrant student learning experiences; Culturally relevant, free from bias; and Accessible for all students.



WHY DO HIGH-QUALITY INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES MATTER?
HQIR Coordinator Webinars & Convenings
Spring 2024 HQIR Coordinator Convening
At the Spring 2024 HQIR Coordinator Convening the following topics were covered: Overview of the HQIR District Coordinator Hub, Introduction to the Science Instructional Resources Consumer Guide and an invitation to join the Reading and Writing Implementation Community of Practice. Access the Spring 2024 HQIR Coordinator Convening PowerPoint Slides here.
Fall 2024 HQIR Coordinator Convening
During the Fall 2024 HQIR Coordinator Convening, the following topics were covered: curriculum implementation, the HQIR District Coordinator Hub, Read to Succeed and Kentucky Numeracy Counts. Access the Fall 2024 HQIR Coordinator Convening PowerPoint Slides here.
HQIR Adoption Support Webinar
Per amendments to KRS 158.305 as part of Senate Bill 156 (2023), by July 1, 2024, “each superintendent … shall adopt a common comprehensive reading program that is determined by the department to be reliable, valid and aligned to reading and writing standards …for kindergarten through grade three (3) for all schools or a subset of schools, with consultation of all affected elementary school councils.”
To assist districts in effectively selecting an approved Tier 1 comprehensive reading program so that the resource adopted ultimately leads to high-quality instruction and improved student outcomes, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) offered a one-hour High-Quality Adoption Support webinar on Monday, Nov. 20, a recording of which is now available along with the accompanying PowerPoint.
Fall 2023 HQIR Coordinator Convening
During the Fall 2023 HQIR Coordinator Convening the following topics were covered: Why HQIRs matter, the relationship between Read to Succeed (SB 9, 2022) and HQIRs, the 2023-2024 HQIR voluntary survey and the HQIR District Coordinator Dashboard. Access the Fall 2023 HQIR Coordinator Convening PowerPoint Slides here.