HQIR

Spotlight on Science: High-Quality Instructional Resources Transform Elementary Classrooms in the Danville Independent School District

Tabor Placido2025-05-19T10:31:35-04:00May 8th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: District Spotlight, HQIR|

Spotlight on Science: High-Quality Instructional Resources Transform Elementary Classrooms in the Danville Independent School District Teachers in the Danville Independent School District are bringing science to life with new high-quality instructional resources (HQIR). Elementary educators use Smithsonian and Carolina Biological resources to foster inquiry-based learning. Chief [...]

Supporting End-of-Year Step-backs for HQIR Implementation

Tabor Placido2025-05-08T12:32:39-04:00May 8th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: HQIR, Resource|

Supporting End-of-Year Step-backs for HQIR Implementation End-of-year step-backs are designed to support district and school leadership teams as they examine progress towards their high-quality instructional resource (HQIR) implementation goals, identify key successes, learn from and solve significant challenges and make adjustments for the next year. These [...]

Building a Stronger System: How Carroll County Transformed Instruction Through Walkthroughs

Tabor Placido2025-05-05T10:55:42-04:00May 5th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: District Spotlight, HQIR|

Building a Stronger System: How Carroll County Transformed Instruction Through Walkthroughs Identifying the Need: A District in Transition Change was happening fast in Carroll County—new leaders, new priorities, and new instructional resources. But with so much in motion, one critical piece was missing: a clear, consistent [...]

Integrating Deeper Learning and HQIR to Strengthen Tier 1 Instruction: Module 4 Now Available!

Tabor Placido2025-04-28T09:19:33-04:00April 28th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: Deeper Learning, HQIR|

Integrating Deeper Learning and HQIR to Strengthen Tier 1 Instruction: Module 4 Now Available! The first big idea of United We Learn’s vision for the future of public education in Kentucky is “creating a more vibrant experience for every student.” How do educators provide vibrant student learning [...]

Now Accepting Applications for the RISE Science Leadership Academy

Tabor Placido2025-03-20T14:45:37-04:00March 20th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: HQIR, KAS for Science, Professional Learning|

Now Accepting Applications for the RISE Science Leadership Academy The Results-driven Initiatives for Science Education (RISE) Science Leadership Academy, hosted by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) science consultants, aims to cultivate a network of teacher leaders who engage in meaningful, curriculum-based professional learning to enhance [...]

Integrating Deeper Learning and HQIR to Strengthen Tier 1 Instruction: Modules 2 and 3 Now Available!

Tabor Placido2025-02-28T08:46:22-05:00February 28th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: Deeper Learning, HQIR|

Integrating Deeper Learning and HQIR to Strengthen Tier 1 Instruction: Modules 2 and 3 Now Available! The first big idea of United We Learn’s vision for the future of public education in Kentucky is “creating a more vibrant experience for every student.” How do educators provide [...]

The Power of Coaching at Robert B. Turner Elementary

Tabor Placido2025-02-28T08:57:57-05:00February 25th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: District Spotlight, HQIR, KAS for Mathematics, MAF Grant|

The Power of Coaching at Robert B. Turner Elementary In 2023, Robert B. Turner Elementary in Anderson County embarked on a transformative journey with the help of a Math Achievement Fund (MAF) grant. This funding allowed the school to adopt a high-quality instructional resource (HQIR) and [...]

District Spotlight: Powell County Transforms the Teacher Experience with High-Quality Instructional Resources

Tabor Placido2025-01-28T09:07:34-05:00January 28th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: District Spotlight, HQIR|

District Spotlight: Powell County Transforms the Teacher Experience with High-Quality Instructional Resources When Powell County Schools embarked on the journey to adopt a high-quality instructional resource (HQIR) for mathematics, the district’s leadership aimed to address long-standing challenges faced by teachers. Over the years, educators had been [...]

Kentucky Numeracy Counts K-3 HQIR Grant

Tabor Placido2025-03-17T09:01:09-04:00January 20th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: Grant Opportunity, HQIR, KY Numeracy Counts|

Kentucky Numeracy Counts K-3 HQIR Grant The Kentucky Department of Education's (KDE’s) Office of Teaching and Learning has issued a request for application (RFA) for the Kentucky Numeracy Counts K-3 HQIR grant. Kentucky public school districts, along with the Kentucky School for the Blind and Kentucky [...]

Vibrant Learning Experiences in Science and Social Studies: NEW Professional Learning Module Series is now available!

Tabor Placido2025-01-10T14:46:06-05:00January 10th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: HQIR, KAS for Science, KAS for Social Studies, Professional Learning|

Vibrant Learning Experiences in Science and Social Studies: NEW Professional Learning Module Series is now available! Many teachers are already using knowledge-building, high-quality instructional resources (HQIRs) for reading and writing instruction. While knowledge-building resources may provide texts related to science and social studies topics, this is [...]

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