HQIM selection and implementation
Choosing a literacy curriculum is one part of the work. Teachers also need support putting it into practice. Sterling Literacy Consulting helps schools and districts nationwide review and adopt high-quality instructional materials (HQIM), plan implementation and connect curriculum-based professional learning with classroom coaching.
As a curriculum-agnostic partner, Sterling Literacy supports teachers using different instructional programs. Whether you are choosing new materials or working with a curriculum already in place, we start with your priorities and the needs of your educators and students.
Review and select literacy materials
Sterling Literacy helps your team evaluate materials using a shared set of criteria. Our curriculum review tools include The Reading League Curriculum Rubrics for kindergarten through grade 5 and IMET ELA rubrics for grades 6 through 12. For adoption decisions, we can also work with rubrics selected by your district.
The process includes stakeholder communication, discussion of the evidence and alignment with Tier 1 instruction and multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS). Curriculum decisions can also connect with a broader review of instruction, assessment and reading support. Our literacy audits and strategic planning services help teams look at those pieces together.
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Plan what happens after adoption
Implementation planning connects the materials you select with the professional learning and support your educators need. The Sterling Literacy Consulting team listens to leaders and teachers, observes instruction and uses what we learn to shape the work with you.
Support can include:
Implementation planning
Curriculum-based professional learning
Curriculum-based coaching
Fidelity monitoring and support
The combination depends on your starting point and priorities. We review feedback and student data as the work progresses and adjust the plan when needed.
Work alongside teachers
Sterling Literacy coaches work with teachers on the units and lessons they are preparing to teach. Support can include unpacking standards and tasks, co-planning lessons, modeling instruction and co-teaching. Teachers and coaches use lesson observations, video reflection and post-lesson conversations to consider student responses and decide what to adjust.
Screening, diagnostic and formative assessment data help guide instructional adjustments. Resources between visits and coach-the-coach support help teams continue the work.
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Start with your district’s questions
Are you reviewing your current reading curriculum, preparing for an adoption or trying to strengthen implementation? Tell us where you are in the process, which grades you serve and what your teachers and leaders are working on.
From there, we can discuss the curriculum review, planning, professional learning or coaching that fits your needs.
Frequently asked questions about HQIM
What does HQIM stand for?
HQIM stands for high-quality instructional materials. Sterling Literacy’s services cover literacy curriculum evaluation, adoption and implementation support.
Can Sterling Literacy help after we have already chosen a curriculum?
Yes. Sterling Literacy offers implementation planning, curriculum-based professional learning and coaching, and fidelity monitoring and support. We can discuss your current materials and where your team needs help.
Can curriculum work include support for school and district leaders?
Yes. Sterling Literacy also offers strategic literacy planning, literacy leadership team development and system-level coaching. These services can connect curriculum work with broader district priorities.
Do you work with districts outside Colorado?
Yes. Sterling Literacy works with schools and districts nationwide.