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Why We Chose this Work

One district leader explains how joining the Instructional Materials Task Force offered an opportunity for collaboration, professional development and deeper clarity on the Standards
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Instructional Materials Evaluation Tool (IMET)

Designed by some of the lead writers of the Common Core, the IMET is a free tool that states and districts are using to evaluate the alignment of instructional materials to the Common Core
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Working Toward Alignment

Welcome to Aligned, a publication dedicated to the conversation about Common Core-aligned instructional materials
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What My District Gained From Collaboration

Even when districts approach materials review processes from different perspectives – and with different objectives – collaboration provides important benefits
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Building the Right Review Team

Today’s review teams will function differently than review teams of the past, requiring new skills and experience
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When to Use the IMET

When is the right time to use the IMET? Whether you’re purchasing, supplementing, designing, or simply building capacity, the IMET can help.
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Using What You Have

An introduction to supplementing and adapting instructional materials
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Lament of a Review Team Member

Conducting a review was harder than expected, but it illuminated how critical this information is for publishers
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ELA in the Common Core Classroom

A North Carolina literacy coach explains what the CCSS ELA Shifts mean for classroom materials
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Traditional Reviews vs. the IMET

What are the differences between a traditional review and an IMET review? A teacher who’s done both explains.
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Publishing Review Results

Why Louisiana chose to share all its curricular reviews online and where you can see the findings
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IMET Evolution: Math

An SAP math specialist explains how small changes to the IMET can have a big impact on users
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IMET Evolution: ELA/Literacy

An SAP literacy specialist explains how small changes to the IMET can have a big impact on users
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Call for Common Core-Aligned Units

Achieve and SAP are looking for instructional materials aligned to the CCSS to address weaknesses in existing materials
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Creating a Coherent Math Curriculum

The Coherence Map can help you uncover gaps in understanding and find resources to supplement your instructional materials.
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Adapting Basal-Based Literacy Programs

A team of 4th grade educators adapted a Pearson Reading Street lesson to better serve their students and enhance CCSS alignment
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Using Complex Texts with All Readers

A reading interventionist explains the strategies she uses to help struggling readers benefit from complex texts.
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Using Flashcards in Math

CCSS author Jason Zimba shares how he uses flashcards with his daughters.
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The Shifts and ELLs

An ELL expert explains what the Common Core means for teachers of English language learners
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Reason Abstractly and Quantitatively

A math teacher explains how well-designed materials can help students learn to deal with challenging math problems
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Unlocking the Power of Aligned Materials

How the Louisiana DOE is developing PD and looking for connections to help all districts maximize the impact of standards-aligned materials
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Putting the Math Practices into Practice

A K-12 math team collaborated in creating tools about the practices to enhance understanding and planning
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Choosing Alignment over Familiarity

How a district made the decision to select a new textbook provider instead of a long-used vendor
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How to Adapt GO Math!

Guidance Documents to Support the Alignment of GO Math! to the CCSSM
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Adapting Journeys Common Core

A veteran Journeys user shares recommendations to improve basal lessons and better support teachers and students.
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Assessment Item Alignment Modules

Learn how examining assessment items can be a source of professional development and deepen your understanding of the Shifts
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Introduction to Argument Writing

A long-time middle school teacher and writing expert explains how to design strong writing instruction
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What is Reading Fluency?

Literacy experts David Liben and David Paige explain the characteristics of reading fluency