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?
High-Quality Instructional Resources
Promoting Access For All Through Standards Implementation
Targeted HQIR Support
Targeted HQIR implementation support for the following areas:
- Instructional visioning and HQIR adoption;
- Yearly curriculum implementation planning and monitoring,
- Curriculum-based professional learning and intellectual preparation; and/or
- Instructional Practice Guide (IPG) observations and feedback support.