Identify the team, determine the decision-making process, create a timeline and determine a communication protocol.
Articulate a vision for instruction and core beliefs.
Students' actions and corresponding teachers' actions you would expect to see in a [content area] classroom.
Review the following rubrics/scoring processes and modify if desired. The specific forms are
ELA Scoring Form
Science Scoring Form
Social Studies Scoring Form
Consider the results of the scoring process. Gather feedback of materials from teachers who incorporated the materials into instruction. Arrive at consensus regarding the final selection.
Begin with brainstorming
"Our new instructional materials MUST HAVE"
"It would be NICE if our new instructional materials have"
Do individually first, then come together and come to consensus.
These concepts are worked into the rubric process (next).
Option:
What do students need to learn? What skills do studeets need to develop?
Order the materials selected. Distribute materials upon arrival.
Provide or arrange for training on implementation of the materials. Articulate expectations for use, including a scope and sequence for your district. Facilitate unit and lesson internalization with district teachers.