Teachers deserve great instructional materials that get students excited to learn. But 70% of teachers struggle to find high-quality, rigorous material that they can use to drive learning with their students.
Explore Your StateTeachers use instructional materials in their classrooms every day: they are the activities, guiding questions, and home enrichment resources that students use to learn new skills and demonstrate understanding. They also include training for teachers implementing the curriculum at school and resources for families supporting learning at home. However, not all instructional materials are of the same quality. Nationwide, only about 30% of teachers are consistently using quality materials.
Research consistently shows that using high-quality instructional materials in the classroom is one of the most effective ways to improve student learning and engagement. To accelerate learning, high-quality materials are more important than ever to meet changing educational needs. State and district leaders can support educators, students, and families by ensuring access to these materials and resources.
Aligned to a state’s academic standards and informed by embedded assessments to monitor progress.
Endorsed by educators and supported by training for teachers and families.
Centered on equity and adaptability for all learners and environments (including virtual).
The CurriculumHQ map provides a snapshot of state action by highlighting publicly available answers to questions across four categories: Curriculum Resources, Adoption Guidance & Tools, Professional Learning, and Data. To learn more about our categories, click here.
Alabama
Curriculum Resources
Alabama reviews and approves lists of instructional materials for each subject area, many of which are rated green on EdReports.
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Adoption Guidance & Tools
While not explicitly focused on high-quality materials, the state provides curriculum and/or instructional guides for teachers in core content areas.
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Professional Learning
Professional Learning: Alabama does not yet include information on high-quality professional learning on its website.
Data
Alabama does not currently share any data about high-quality material usage or professional learning among its districts.
KansasCurriculum Resources
Kansas does not review or recommend specific curricula to districts. However, the state does provide Instructional Visions for ELA, math, science, social studies, and early childhood education to define the components of quality instruction.
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Kansas provides a general and content-specific selection guides to help districts select high-quality materials in ELA, math, and science. In addition, it provides Instructional Materials Implementation Guidance to help districts and schools successfully implement the materials they choose.
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Kansas offers a general and content-specific observation tools for leaders to capture an instructional “snapshot” to guide coaching, feedback, and professional development, and for teachers to self-identify strengths and areas of improvement in their instruction.
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Data
Kansas does not currently share any data about high-quality material usage or professional learning among its districts.
MichiganCurriculum Resources
Michigan does not review or recommend curriculum. However, the state has issued guidance to districts to aid in selecting high-quality literacy curricula, such as in this memo.
Adoption Guidance & Tools
Michigan offers a few subject-specific resources to help educators implement standards-aligned curriculum and instruction. For example, the state has invested $87 million in grants for early literacy materials to districts. Additionally, the state’s 2023-2024 School Aid Bill provides funding to support math teaching and learning through different initiatives, including the purchasing and implementation of high-quality math instructional materials for K-5 schools.]
Professional Learning
While not explicitly focused on curriculum-based professional learning, the Promising Practices Exchange is a repository for educators to share practices that demonstrate improved outcomes for learners aligned to Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan goals.
Data
The MSU Education Policy Innovation Collaborative released a report cataloging the ELA curriculum resources in use throughout the state as part of its research on implementation of the Read by Grade Three law.
VirginiaCurriculum Resources
The Virginia Board of Education approves textbooks for use in Virginia’s public schools, some of which are rated green on EdReports, though local school boards may adopt textbooks that are not on the state list provided the local board selects the textbooks in accordance with state regulations. In ELA, the Virginia Literacy Act requires the state to recommend high-quality programs grounded in science-based reading research.
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Virginia provides extensive resources on standards alignment on each academic subject’s web page, some of which focus explicitly on high-quality materials identification and implementation. The state also offers instructional program guides for supplemental and intervention literacy resources, as well as a VLA Implementation Playbook.
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The Virginia Literacy Act states that all teachers will receive pre-service preparation or training on evidence-based literacy instruction, which school divisions must describe in their Division Literacy Plans. The state offered a monthly Literacy Network Implementation Series to help with implementation, which is available on its website.
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Virginia does not currently share any data about high-quality curriculum usage or aligned professional learning among its districts.
MaineCurriculum Resources
Maine does not review or recommend curriculum to districts. However, some content areas list instructional resources, some of which are high-quality. It also explains the importance of high-quality, evidence-based literacy instruction for grades Pre-K to 3 as part of the Literacy for ME initiative.
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Adoption Guidance & Tools: Maine does not currently offer guidance for its districts on adopting high-quality instructional materials.
Professional Learning
MOOSE states that it is “known for its quality professional development”, though the standards for these professional development opportunities are not clear. Additionally, the state is inviting educators to participate in a statewide cohort to build educators’ capacity to evaluate, select, and implement high-quality materials.
Data
Maine does not currently share any data about high-quality material usage or professional learning among its districts.
CaliforniaCurriculum Resources
The California Department of Education does review instructional materials for some subject areas, many of which have received a green rating from EdReports, but many lists have not been updated in recent years. However, the California Curriculum Collaborative (CalCurriculum) provides independent reviews of curriculum and resources for curriculum selection.
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California provides thorough guidance for local instructional materials adoption (Click on “Guidelines for Local Instructional Materials Adoption”). Additionally, CalCurriculum provides resources for curriculum selection, such as a guide to selecting quality TK-5 early literacy materials.
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California’s Quality Professional Learning Standards identifies characteristics of effective professional learning, and the web page includes resources for assessing professional learning programs. The state also provides extensive professional learning opportunities on early literacy.
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MinnesotaCurriculum Resources
Curriculum Resources: Minnesota provides information on content standards by subject area, but it does not review or recommend materials to educators. The state is in the process of identifying a list of evidence-based literacy curricula to recommend to districts in accordance with its READ Act.
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Minnesota offers webinar recordings on the relationship between educators, standards, and curriculum, and on the concept of bundling benchmarks to teach all standards to students.
Professional Learning
Districts must provide access to state-approved training on evidence-based reading instruction to certain staff in accordance with the READ Act.
MissouriCurriculum Resources
Missouri reviews and recommends ELA materials aligned to the science of reading. The state does not review or recommend curriculum in the other subjects.
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Missouri provides a document on considerations for developing curriculum, but it does not share how to ensure curriculum is high-quality.
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The state does not yet provide information on high-quality professional learning opportunities on its website. However, it plans to offer high-quality instruction on the science of reading to K-3 classroom teachers as part of the Missouri Read, Lead, Exceed initiative.
Data
Missouri does not currently share any data about high-quality material usage or professional learning among its districts.
PennsylvaniaCurriculum Resources
Pennsylvania’s Standards Aligned System (SAS) provides curriculum resources by content area and a Voluntary Model Curriculum, but does not provide information on whether materials are high quality.
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Though the focus is not specifically on identifying high quality materials, SAS provides Curriculum Frameworks to help educators choose curriculum that aligns to the state’s academic standards.
Professional Learning
Educators can join professional learning communities (PLCs) through its Standards Aligned System (SAS). Additionally, the state provides structured literacy instruction for all Pennsylvania educators.
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IdahoCurriculum Resources
While districts are not required to adopt state-recommended materials, Idaho reviews and recommends instructional materials in nearly every academic subject.
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Idaho lists several guides and tools for selecting instructional materials (look under Links, General Information), some of which focus on high-quality materials, such as EdReports and SETDA’s Guide to Quality Instructional Materials.
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Idaho hosts Professional Learning Communities for educators to learn from each other.
Data
Idaho does not currently share any data about high-quality material usage or professional learning among its districts.
VermontCurriculum Resources
Vermont does not provide a repository of curriculum resources; however, the state implements a Coordinated Curriculum, a model in which the curriculum used is vetted for six different attributes, including high-quality instructional materials.
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Vermont provides guidance on choosing high-quality priority instructional content for each subject area (click on the subject and scroll to Resources). Additionally, the state published information on how Coordinated Curriculum is adopted and implemented across schools in Vermont.
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Vermont’s Professional Learning Network is dedicated to providing “high-quality professional learning that spans the continuum of an educator’s career.”
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New YorkCurriculum Resources
New York ended its support for EngageNY, a platform that housed curriculum reviews, although archived curriculum files can still be found here, some of which are rated green by EdReports.
Adoption Guidance & Tools
The state provides a series of briefs on evidence-based practices in literacy and numeracy, as well as a K-3 Literacy Curriculum Review Guide.
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New York provides various guidance and toolkits to help districts design effective professional learning, including the State Professional Learning Standards, which are designed to “provide a blueprint for high-quality professional development”.
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New York does not currently share any data about high-quality curriculum usage or aligned professional learning among districts.
IndianaCurriculum Resources
Indiana publishes advisory lists of high-quality instructional materials in multiple subjects, including K-12 STEM and K-8 reading. The state also shares curriculum evaluation rubrics for each subject area.
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Indiana shares curriculum evaluation rubrics for each subject area.
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The IN Learning Lab is a hub of “relevant, engaging, and actionable” professional learning resources for teachers and administrators. Additionally, the state requires all educators who teach literacy to PK through grade 5 students to receive an Early Literacy Edorsement and provides a list of approved science of reading trainings to receive the endorsement.
Data
Indiana does not currently share any data about high-quality material usage or professional learning among its districts.
South DakotaCurriculum Resources
South Dakota’s state landing page does not identify a current high-quality materials review process.
Adoption Guidance & Tools
South Dakota provides an Instructional Materials Selection Guide to assist districts in identifying instructional resources through a data-driven decision-making process that emphasizes alignment to standards and references ratings like EdReports.
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While South Dakota does not yet include information on high-quality professional learning for all subjects on its website, it does offer a series of trainings on teaching the foundations of literacy.
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MontanaCurriculum Resources
While not explicitly focused on high quality materials, many of the state-approved curricula from the 2021 Curriculum Review are reviewed and rated (in many cases, green!) by EdReports. Montana also offers resources for each academic subject on its content pages, some of which are reviewed and rated highly on EdReports.
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Montana’s criteria for selecting instructional materials suggests reviewing reports from evidence-based research sources such as EdReports. The state offers subject-specific adoption guidance on its content pages, as well as guidance on selecting instructional materials that incorporate acceleration and on evaluating American Indian materials and resources.
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Montana’s Teacher Learning Hub provides high quality professional learning for the state’s educators.
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Montana does not currently share any data about high-quality material usage or professional learning among its districts.
North DakotaCurriculum Resources
North Dakota recommends vetted core, supplemental, and intervention materials for literacy. Additionally, according to the 2025 ND Counts law, the state’s Regional Education Associations will support districts in reviewing and selecting high-quality instructional materials.
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The North Dakota Regional Education Association offers standards implementation guidance, including resources on the science of reading and effective math instruction.
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North Dakota promotes and offers high-quality professional development to enhance teacher efficacy and experience in the classroom.
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North Dakota does not currently share any data about high-quality material usage or professional learning among its districts.
HawaiiCurriculum Resources
Hawaii aims to publish a list of vetted, recommended science materials in Spring 2026. Its lists of approved curricula for reading and math were last updated in 2013.
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Hawaii provides information on open educational resources (OER) and links to resources including EdReports webinars to help schools select high-quality materials.
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Hawaii does not yet include information on high quality professional learning on its website.
Data
Hawaii does not currently share any data about high-quality material usage or professional learning among its districts.
West VirginiaCurriculum Resources
West Virginia no longer compiles an official list of approved vendors for instructional resources for district selection. However, the state conducts reviews to recommend curricular resources, many of which are rated highly on EdReports.
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While not explicitly focused on high-quality materials, West Virginia provides a County Instructional Resources Adoption Policy Template.
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A state report called Professional Learning Reimagined includes guidance for creating and implementing high quality professional learning.
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UtahCurriculum Resources
Utah provides a large hub of reviewed and recommended curriculum resources on its Recommended Instructional Materials System (RIMS) searchable database. Some of the programs listed by the state are rated green on EdReports.
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The “LEA Resources” tab provides guidance for districts to create policy for curriculum review, including examples from Utah districts with strong curriculum review processes. The “Rubrics and CACTUS” tab contains rubrics for evaluating math and reading materials.
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The Utah Professional Learning Standards Toolkit offers supports for implementing “research-based effective professional learning standards.”
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New JerseyCurriculum Resources
New Jersey provides resources such as model curriculum and curriculum frameworks on its website. It is in the process of developing an online resource center to help districts select evidence-based literacy materials in accordance with a new state law.
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New Jersey provides information for educators and leaders on learning acceleration approaches and promising practices, including specific information on improving “equitable access to grade level content and high-quality resources for each student.”
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New Jersey lists standards and guidance for “high quality, relevant and timely professional learning experiences” on its website. Additionally, the state will offer training and coaching in the science of reading to all teachers who teach literacy in response to a new state law.
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IowaCurriculum Resources
Iowa responded to district leaders’ request for support by identifying high-quality literacy and math materials, and negotiating pricing for districts who choose these options.
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The state offers Implementation Guidebooks for literacy and math to support planning and instruction aligned to state standards.
Professional Learning
Iowa provides some high-quality professional learning to its educators, such as LETRS training for literacy and an early numeracy training. Information can be found on the literacy and math content area pages.
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Iowa does not currently share any data about high-quality material usage or professional learning among its districts.
WashingtonCurriculum Resources
Washington supports the #GoOpen Washington OER cohort, which provides instructional materials for free that are reviewed to ensure alignment with the Washington Learning Standards.
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The state offers extensive resources to help districts adopt and implement high-quality materials.
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Washington does not yet include information on high-quality professional learning on its website.
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WyomingCurriculum Resources
Wyoming does not have an explicit focus on high-quality instructional materials. However, it does provide resources through Open Range Wyoming, the state’s OER Commons hub, which prioritizes “creating and sharing high-quality units, lessons, and resources that have been aligned to current Wyoming State Content Standards”, some of which are rated green by EdReports.
Adoption Guidance & Tools
Wyoming provides a K-3 Literacy Guidance Framework that includes information on how districts should select evidence-based resources in accordance with state law.
Professional Learning
Wyoming does not yet offer robust high-quality professional development opportunities for its educators in all subjects, but it provides high-quality literacy professional development such as LETRS.
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Districts in Wyoming can participate in the state’s optional curriculum transparency initiative to share the primary resources used in the district.
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FloridaCurriculum Resources
While not explicitly high-quality, Florida provides lists of adopted instructional materials, information about the policies and procedures guiding the state’s review process, and a schedule of when each content area list will be updated.
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Florida provides rubrics for educators to ensure ELA materials are aligned to the science of reading. Instructional support for various other subjects is found in the content area pages.
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Florida provides guidance on high-quality professional learning standards and indicators. Additionally, Just Read, Florida! is a statewide initiative that offers high-quality professional learning in ELA.
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Data
Florida does not currently share any data about high-quality material usage or professional learning among its districts.
North CarolinaCurriculum Resources
Although schools are able to choose any curricular materials, the State Board of Education annually evaluates and adopts textbooks, some of which are rated on EdReports. The state also supports the #GoOpen North Carolina OER cohort and partners with Learning.com to improve digital literacy throughout the state.
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North Carolina’s Literacy Instruction Standards Toolkit (LIST) is a resource repository with guidance for administrators, educators, and parents during the implementation of the Literacy Instruction Standards.
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North Carolina offers many virtual professional development courses for educators through the North Carolina Virtual Public School (NCVPS), including subject-specific training on instructional materials and strategies.
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IllinoisCurriculum Resources
Illinois does not review or endorse instructional materials.
Adoption Guidance & Tools
Illinois provides a series of webinars on its Curriculum Evaluation Tool, which districts can use to select and improve high-quality instructional materials. Additionally, the state offers a Local Literacy Plan Template for districts to develop tailored literacy strategies.
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While not explicitly high-quality, Illinois offers many subject-specific professional learning opportunities.
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ArizonaCurriculum Resources
Arizona does not review or recommend curricular materials for all subjects, but it does provide links to evidence-based practices and clearinghouses that review curricula. The state reviews and recommends evidence-based literacy curriculum annually (click on “Move on When Reading Program and Intervention Guidance”).
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While not explicitly focused on high-quality materials, Arizona offers some resources on selecting evidence-based instructional materials.
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Arizona does not yet offer robust high-quality professional learning opportunities on its website, but does offer many professional learning resources related to the science of reading.
Data
Arizona does not currently share any data about high-quality material usage or professional learning among its districts.
South CarolinaCurriculum Resources
South Carolina provides information on state requirements for instructional materials, including annual lists of adopted core and supplemental instructional materials, some of which are rated green on EdReports.
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The state provides an overview of its instructional materials adoption program, which includes the Instructional Materials Caravan that “gives school and district staff the opportunity to learn about new materials through presentations by publishers.”
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While South Carolina does not offer robust high-quality professional learning opportunities, the state’s Instruction Hub is “embarking on a journey to provide more resources for lesson planning, student learning, exemplary teaching strategies and professional opportunities.”
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ArkansasCurriculum Resources
The Arkansas Initiative for Instructional Materials (AIIM) provides high-quality instructional resources in ELA, Math, and Science.
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The state offers multiple tools and resources to help educators through the adoption process, such as the Building Pathways to HQIM guidebook and the Making the Case Toolkit.
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Professional learning: Arkansas includes professional learning in its Five Key Priorities of its instructional materials strategy. Resources such as the Arkansas Professional Learning Partner Guide (AR PLPG) can be found on its professional development website.
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Data
Arkansas is part of the IMPD Network, which collects data on high-quality curriculum and professional development.
OregonCurriculum Resources
Oregon provides information on state-approved instructional materials, all rated by EdReports, as well as an Importance of High-Quality Instructional Materials report. Oregon also supports the #GoOpen Oregon OER cohort, which provides reviewed instructional materials for free.
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Oregon provides extensive information on adoption criteria for high-quality instructional materials. The state also provides a Digital Instructional Materials Toolkit for educators and districts adopting digital instructional materials.
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Oregon does not currently have any information about high-quality professional learning on its website.
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KentuckyCurriculum Resources
Kentucky reviews and provides lists of recommended high-quality instructional materials for reading and writing and math. It also offers a suite of resources for districts to evaluate curricula on their own and identify high-quality materials by content area.
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Kentucky provides resources for instructional alignment across subject areas and grades, as well as a Model Curriculum Framework to guide schools and districts in implementing best practices, including using high-quality instructional materials.
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Kentucky offers extensive information on the characteristics of high-quality professional learning and opportunities by content area.
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Kentucky has partnered with ICF to conduct annual surveys of how the Read to Succeed Act has been implemented across the state. Impact Kentucky also administers The Working Conditions Survey to educators annually, including questions on professional learning, resources, feedback and coaching, and more. Additionally, Kentucky is part of the IMPD Network, which collects data on high-quality curriculum and professional development.
GeorgiaCurriculum Resources
Georgia provides a list of recommended high-quality materials for K-3 literacy.
Adoption Guidance & Tools
The state provides content area frameworks for each content area to support teachers in implementing the Georgia Performance Standards. It has also created a Literacy Guidance Rubric for Vetting Supplemental Instructional Resources.
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While not explicitly linked to standards of high quality, GaDOE Community houses the state’s professional learning offerings.
Data
Georgia does not currently share any data about high-quality material usage or professional learning among its districts.
ConnecticutCurriculum Resources
Connecticut has approved K-3 reading curricula grounded in the science of reading for use by school districts through the 2026-2027 school year. Although the state does not review and recommend curricula in other subjects, it does provide model curricula in math, science, and reading.
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The state’s guides for implementing new curriculum and supplemental materials help district and school leaders ensure that their materials are high quality. Connecticut also provides additional subject-specific tools for evaluating materials in reading and science.
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Connecticut offers extensive guidance on the elements of a high-quality professional learning system. The state also shares high-quality professional learning opportunities for reading and science instruction.
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Connecticut does not currently share any data about high-quality material usage or professional learning among its districts.
NevadaCurriculum Resources
Nevada requires districts to choose from state-vetted instructional materials. Lists of approved materials by subject are found on the right side of the page; some are rated green on EdReports.
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Nevada provides information on the adoption process and resources to assist educators in selecting instructional materials, such as an adoption checklist and evaluation forms.
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Nevada encourages educators to access the Smarter Balanced Tools for Teachers platform, “an online collection of high-quality instructional and professional learning resources contributed by educators for education.”
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MarylandCurriculum Resources
Maryland is in the process of implementing a high-quality materials review process, which will consist of Maryland teacher teams conducting reviews of EdReports rated materials based on the Maryland HQIM Selection Framework. Until then, the state shares reviews of curriculum from EdReports.
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Maryland does not currently offer guidance for schools or districts in adopting and implementing high-quality instructional materials.
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Maryland does not currently offer high-quality professional learning for teachers, but such programs are included in its Strategic Plan.
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AlaskaCurriculum Resources
Alaska does not review or recommend curricular materials.
Adoption Guidance & Tools
Alaska provides resources for districts to identify high-quality materials in math and ELA, such as rubrics for evaluating math materials and an evidence-based practices fact sheet on literacy.
Professional Learning
Alaska provides a Professional Learning Vendor Guide to help districts identify curriculum-based professional learning opportunities for literacy.
Data
Alaska tracks the math curriculum used in each district, along with how the curriculum is rated by EdReports (click on the Instructional Resources tab and download the spreadsheet titled “Math Instructional Materials District Review EdReports and LA Ratings”).
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ColoradoCurriculum Resources
Colorado offers curriculum support resources and sample curriculum by subject (click on your subject and scroll to Curriculum Support), some of which are rated highly on EdReports. Additionally, Colorado’s READ Act requires schools to use literacy programs based in the science of reading from an approved list.
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Colorado’s Curriculum Adoption and Implementation Guidance is designed to support district leaders in evaluating, adopting, and implementing instructional materials. Additionally, some of the state’s subject area pages contain information about selecting and implementing evidence-based instructional materials.
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CO offers a suite of resources to help teachers use high-impact instructional practices. Lesson samples by content area can be found at the bottom of the page. In addition, legislation requires elementary principals and teachers of grades 4-12 who work with struggling readers to complete training on reading instruction by August 2024. All teachers of grades K-3 were already required to do so by August 2022.
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OklahomaCurriculum Resources
Oklahoma provides comprehensive information on high-quality instructional materials, including materials reviews in multiple subjects, many of which are rated green on EdReports. It also provides free, high-quality, reviewed open educational resources in multiple subjects.
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The state offers supports for districts adopting high-quality instructional materials, including textbook review committee opportunities and links to external resources to improve the local review process.
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While Oklahoma does not require high-quality professional learning in all subjects, it does offer Science of Reading Academies to educators who work with K-3 students.
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Oklahoma surveyed its educators to learn more about their needs and priorities and better align its professional learning opportunities.
WisconsinCurriculum Resources
Wisconsin encourages districts to use resources like EdReports and Achieve the Core to identify high-quality instructional materials.
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Wisconsin shares resources from Instruction Partners to guide districts in adopting and implementing high-quality materials.
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Professional Learning: Wisconsin provides multiple resources for high-quality professional learning, including lists of professional learning options for instructional materials that have been rated highly by EdReports (starting on page 10).
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Wisconsin is part of the IMPD Network, which collects data on high-quality curriculum and professional development.
DelawareCurriculum Resources
Delaware provides lists of high-quality instructional materials for English and math, as well as Digital DE, a hub for high-quality instructional materials and educator tools.
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Support for districts in choosing and implementing high-quality curriculum can be found here, as well as resources on selection and implementation.
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Professional Learning: Delaware offers a suite of professional learning materials for leaders and educators, including a detailed plan for implementing high-quality professional learning and resources on Digital DE like the Online Vendor Guide.
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Delaware is part of the IMPD Network, which collects data on high-quality curriculum and professional development.
TexasCurriculum Resources
Check out the Effective Schools Framework, which prioritizes high-quality materials, Texas Home Learning, the Texas Resource Review, lists of available instructional materials, and general information on materials.
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The state provides information on the adoption process and implementation on the state and local levels, including grants to districts for technical assistance to develop strong instructional frameworks. Additionally, the Effective Schools Framework details what it means for districts to implement high-quality instructional materials and assessments.
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Texas Instructional Leadership is a professional learning program for school and district leaders to build the capacity of their educators. The state also provides grants to districts for technical assistance to support high-quality professional learning through the Strong Foundation Grants.
Data
Texas is part of the IMPD Network, which collects data on high-quality curriculum and professional development.
MassachusettsCurriculum Resources
Massachusetts provides comprehensive resources on evaluating, selecting, and implementing quality materials – including CURATE, teacher-led reviews with exemplar materials.
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Implement MA is “a four phase process to prepare for, select, launch, and implement new high-quality instructional materials”.
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The state provides a collection of resources to support high-quality professional learning, including a four-step cycle to help district and school leaders to design and implement high-quality opportunities.
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Massachusetts tracks the curricula used in schools and districts for K-8 ELA, K-12 math, and 6-8 science, including whether the curricula is high-quality. Additionally, Massachusetts is part of the IMPD Network, which collects data on high-quality curriculum and professional development.
Rhode IslandCurriculum Resources
Rhode Island provides comprehensive resources to help districts select curricula, including lists of approved instructional materials.
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The state offers extensive resources for adopting and implementing high quality materials, including webinars and infographics explaining the importance of these materials.
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Rhode Island utilizies multiple resources to share high-quality, curriculum-based professional learning opportunities.
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Rhode Island keeps a map detailing the curricula used in various districts and administers a statewide survey that includes teacher perceptions on curricular materials and professional development. Additionally, Rhode Island is part of the IMPD Network, which collects data on high-quality curriculum and professional development.
TennesseeCurriculum Resources
Tennessee reviews and recommends textbooks and instructional materials to assist local adoption committees in selecting the best programs for their students (most of which are rated green on EdReports).
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Tennessee provides information on the state textbook review, approval, and adoption process.
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The state provides rubrics for districts to design and deliver high-quality professional learning, as well as links to data for districts to make evidence-based decisions on professional learning.
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Tennessee administers an annual Educator Survey that includes teacher perceptions on curricular materials and professional development. Additionally, Tennessee is part of the IMPD Network, which collects data on high-quality curriculum and professional development.
LouisianaCurriculum Resources
Louisiana provides a warehouse of state-reviewed instructional materials across grade levels and subjects, as well as a weekly report of materials in review.
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The state offers extensive support for choosing instructional materials.
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Louisiana provides vetted vendor options for professional development focused on implementation and ongoing coaching.
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New HampshireCurriculum Resources
NH partnered with Discover Education to provide quality materials to all schools in the state.
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While not explicitly high quality, New Hampshire provides adoption guidance materials such as rubrics to evaluate OER materials and case studies and an implementation guide for digital learning (under ‘Online Resources’). Discovery also provides implementation toolkits for its different programs.
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Discovery Education provides professional learning resources to teachers.
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Curriculum Resources
New Mexico provides many resources for districts to choose high-quality instructional materials. Scroll down to the “Adopted Multiple List-All Subjects” link to download a spreadsheet with extensive details on the state-reviewed curriculum, or find specific curriculum reviews on the HQIM Reviews website.
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The HQIM Implementation Hub provides resources for districts, schools, coaches, and teachers based on three phases of instructional materials implementation.
Professional Learning
New Mexico’s High-Quality Professional Learning Marketplace List 2024 identifies professional learning programs that support ongoing implementation of high-quality instructional materials.
Data
The NM Materials Matter Dashboard collects and publishes district-level data on curriculum usage in ELA, math, and science. Additionally, New Mexico is part of the IMPD Network, which collects data on high-quality curriculum and professional development.
Curriculum Resources
Mississippi offers a warehouse of instructional materials reviewed and approved by MS teachers, school districts, and the state.
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The state provides a framework for districts to navigate identification and implementation of high-quality instructional materials, including rubrics for assessing materials.
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Mississippi shares multiple resources for teachers and districts that support their professional growth.
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Curriculum Resources
The Nebraska Instructional Materials Collaborative shares EdReports-reviewed instructional materials.
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Adoption Guidance & Tools
Nebraska provides many resources to guide curriculum selection and adoption, including a step-by-step guide for districts to undergo a curriculum selection process.
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Professional Learning
Nebraska provides numerous resources for teachers and leaders around high-quality instructional materials, from communication to implementation. The state has also shared recordings of a series of learning sessions on “content-specific knowledge and skills related to remote instruction, essential instructional content, and instructional considerations” to support acceleration efforts.
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Nebraska maintains a map of the ELA, math, and science curricula used in its districts. Additionally, Nebraska is part of the IMPD Network, which collects data on high-quality curriculum and professional development.
Ohio
Curriculum Resources
The Ohio Materials Matter Review provides reviewed, high-quality instructional materials to help districts select their curricula in collaboration with EdReports. Districts must adopt ELA curricula from an approved list based in the science of reading.
Adoption Guidance & Tools
Ohio offers model curricula in each subject area to help teachers develop local curricula and instructional plans, as well as resources for school leaders on implementing literacy instruction aligned to the science of reading. The state also partnered with Instruction Partners to develop the Ohio Curriculum Support Guide, which supports district and school leaders with curriculum adoption and implementation.
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Professional Learning
Ohio supports teacher’s professional growth through its partnership with Learning Forward and a full calendar of webinars on high-quality instructional materials. As part of its science of reading initiative, the state also required all teachers and administrators to complete a professional learning course.
Data
Ohio’s curriculum dashboard provides district and school-level data on ELA and reading curriculum usage. Additionally, Ohio is part of the IMPD Network, which collects data on high-quality curriculum and professional development.
Explore commentary and stories from Jocelyn Pickford, policy expert and former school board member and educator, on how high-quality curriculum can drive student progress and set educators up for success.
