IMplement MA

IMplement MA encapsulates the aim of the Department's Curriculum Matters, High-Quality Instructional Materials and Professional Development initiative: high-quality instructional materials selected and skillfully implemented across Massachusetts, to promote the student experiences and outcomes articulated in the DESE Educational Vision.

IMplement MA reflects and promotes (through guidance, resources, and learning opportunities), our current understanding of high-quality curricular materials and effective implementation:

Student access to standards-aligned, high-quality instructional materials and tasks is a lever for educational equity.
Strong selection of high-quality instructional materials is grounded in a shared vision, informed by localized equity priorities, and supported by diverse group of stakeholders.
The power of high-quality instructional materials is amplified by effective educators within a coherent, equity-centered instructional system, rooted in a shared vision, and dedicated to continuous improvement.
Skillful implementation of high-quality instructional materials through evidence-based practices that are inclusive and culturally & linguistically sustaining supports all students to thrive.
High-quality instructional materials implemented with "high-expectations and targeted support" promotes deeper learning.
Ongoing, curriculum-based professional learning and coaching for teachers and administrators is necessary to amplify the power of high-quality instructional materials, accelerate student learning, and promote educational equity for all students.

IMplement MA Process Guide

With the available high-quality instructional materials in the market, as signaled by DESE's Curriculum Ratings by Teachers (CURATE) or other curricular reviews, how do Massachusetts local education agencies (LEAs) make a selection that is the best fit for their localized context and equity priorities? How do educators effectively implement high-quality instructional materials to promote educational equity for all students?

Enter the IMplement MA Process Guide, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's resource that outlines a recommended inclusive and robust four-phase, equity-centered process to evaluate, select, and implement effectively high-quality instructional materials (HQIM), to promote equitable access for students to learning experiences that are at grade level (or beyond), real-world, relevant, and interactive.

LEAs considering high-quality instructional materials may begin with Phase 1, Learn & Prepare to get the process started. If already using HQIM, jump ahead to Phase 3, Launch or Phase 4, Implement & Monitor, to learn how to support skillful implementation.

Evaluate and Select High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) Network

You're invited! Participate in the Evaluate and Select HQIM Network!

The Evaluate & Select HQIM Network combines differentiated virtual sessions with personalized support to engage district teams in IMplement MA, DESE's inclusive and robust process to evaluate, select, and launch high-quality instructional materials, rooted in equity for students. Network participants are guided by Department staff and provided Department-developed tools and resources to complete one or more phases of IMplement MA, with focus on the first three phases of the process: 1) Learn & Prepare, 2) Investigate & Select, and 3) Launch. Participants commit to attend all sessions of the Network, meet as a working team, and lead all Curriculum Council meetings at the school/district-level throughout the school year, to advance equity centered HQIM evaluation, selection, and implementation and promote the equitable student experiences and outcomes of the DESE Educational Vision. [Strategic Objective 1: Deeper Learning]

Interested districts can register online:

To attend one of two information sessions to be held via Zoom:
- 3:00–4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12 [Register]
- 10:00–11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 21 [Register]
To join and participate as a district team in the 24-25 network [Register].

You can email Woodly Pierre-Louis with general questions about the network at woodly.pierre-louis@mass.gov . For questions about the process for your content area, please email the appropriate content-area specialist.

Digital Literacy/Computer Science: Paula.B.Moore@mass.gov
ELA/Literacy: Lori.B.McNally@mass.gov
Math: Jennifer.L.Sauriol@mass.gov
Science and Technology/Engineering: Casandra.Gonzalez@mass.gov

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Last Updated: June 13, 2024