HQIM Newsletter
High Quality Instructional Materials | First Quarter Edition
HQIM Newsletter for 2023-24
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HQIM: Implementing the RBIS to Accelerate Math Instruction
Want to learn the most effective strategies to address unfinished learning? Look no further; let’s explore the RBIS! Participants will discover how Math Research Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS): the balance of conceptual and procedural, depth & coherence of key concepts and productive struggle can create meaningful connections that accelerate instruction.
We have multiple opportunities for district/campus leaders and teachers to attend:
- August 29 - Session #2653918
- September 28 - Session #2653919
- October 24 - Session #2653927
- November 30 - Session #2653929
- January 30 - Session #2653934
- February 27 - Session #2653936
- March 28 - Session #2653937
- April 11 - Session #2653944
- May 28 - Session #2653957
- June 18 - Session #2654126
- July 16 - Session #2654127
HQIM: Implementing the RBIS to Accelerate RLA Instruction
Want to learn the most effective strategies in literacy instruction? Look no further; let’s explore the RBIS! Participants will discover how RLA Research Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS): foundational skills, text complexity, knowledge coherence and text-based responses can create meaningful connections that accelerate instruction.
We have multiple opportunities for district/campus leaders and teachers to attend:
- August 18 - Session #2656505
- September 11 - Session #2656560
- October 30 - Session #2656506
- November 27 - Session #2656507
- January 29 - Session #2656508
- February 26 - Session #2656509
- March 25 - Session #2656510
- April 29 - Session #2656511
- May 20 - Session #2656512
- June 24 - Session #2656513
- July 16 - Session #2656514
Eureka Math (K-5) with Great Minds
Launch Eureka Math (K-5) - August 31 - Session #2654770
New to Eureka Math or need a good refresher? In this session participants explore and analyze the curriculum to understand how lesson components build toward a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of mathematics. Educators leave the session with the knowledge and resources to effectively begin Eureka Math implementation. Intended Audience: Teachers and Instructional Coaches new to Eureka Math. Please bring a charged device.
Eureka Math Preparation & Customization (K-5) - August 31 - Session #2654771
Wondering how to better tailor Eureka lessons to fit the needs of your students? Then this Preparation and Customization session is for you! Participants review and practice proven strategies for lesson preparation and are guided in a step by step process to collaboratively and independently plan lessons. Educators leave the session with the knowledge and resources to customize and deliver fine-tuned lessons to meet the diverse needs of their students. Intended Audience: Teachers and Instructional Coaches with prior experience with Eureka. Please bring a charged device.
Solving Word Problems using Eureka Math (K-5) - October 23 - Session #2654772
Looking for better ways to teach students to solve world problems? In this session participants learn how to effectively model and teach word problems by using math drawings.The study and practice of solving word problems further reveals the coherence of the curriculum and how this mathematical model supports student learning across the grades. Intended Audience: Teachers & Instructional Coaches with prior Eureka experience. Please bring a charged device.
Fluency in Action (K-5) - October 23 - Session #2654773
Do you know how to leverage the power of fluency activities in Eureka? In this session, Educators investigate the role of fluency practices, including Sprints, skip-counting, and other counting exercises. Participants experience, analyze, and practice routines to learn how to use these powerful tools to build and maintain student fluency. Intended Audience: New and experienced Teachers and Instructional Coaches using Eureka. Please bring a charged device.
Eureka Math - Major Work for 3rd-5th - February 20 - Session #2654775
Desire to know more about how math moves in Eureka? Or how to effectively facilitate the tools and major strategies of your grade band? In this session, educators experience the trajectory of learning from 3rd to 5th grade, revealing the coherence of the curriculum. Participants deepen their understanding of the role of each grade in the grade band and learn strategies for adjusting instruction to meet student needs.
Introduction to Eureka Math TEKS Edition
This session will support teachers, coaches, and school leaders with implementing Eureka Math TEKS Edition (K-5) at their campus. This engaging session will provide participants with additional training, support, and resources to understand the components of Eureka Math and equip them to implement the curriculum with fidelity. We will dive into Eureka Math TEKS Edition, discuss effective planning and internalization protocols, and support you in the implementation of using this High-Quality Instructional Material (HQIM) at your campus.
This is a great opportunity for new teachers that missed the initial training. We have multiple options to support districts that are hiring throughout the year.
- September 12 - Session #2654130
- November 28 - Session #2654132
- January 23 - Session #2654134
- February 21 - Session #2654135
Teaching with Carnegie Learning (6-12)
Desire to teach more effectively with Carnegie Learning? Come experience a blended lesson from the eyes of a student, unpack the facilitation moves, and learn strategies for better student engagement. This session features learning from the Textbook as well as the blended Mathia component.
Intended Audience: Teachers and Instructional Coaches currently using and supporting Carnegie Learning.
- August 30 - Session #2657042
R10 HQIM Team Support
As a TEA approved vendor, our Region 10 HQIM team is here to help.
R10 HQIM Team Supports:
- Amplify/Odell (RLA)
- Eureka/Carnegie (Math)
- Teaching Strategies (PreK)
Our professional development offerings, grounded in Research Based Instructional Practices (RBIS), are tailored to meet the needs of your students, teachers, and district/campus instructional leaders. To request trainings for your district or campus, please call, email, or click the button below to begin the request process.
Please access LINK to request sessions at your district.
LASO Cycle II is coming! Application opens October 23, 2023!
Carnegie Learning Texas Math Solution Access
As of July 31st, TEA announced access to Carnegie Learning Texas Math Solution Resources will be provided as pdfs located on the Texas Gateway for Online Resources site: www.texasgateway.org. To navigate, conduct a search selecting the Subject, Grade Range and or Content Type, Resource Type or Audience. Click on the desired search result to access and download a pdf document.
Region 10 - Approved Provider
Region 10 is an Approved Provider for the Strong Foundations Planning and Implementation Grants. The flyer below provides a summary of the services that R10 provides. If you have any questions or need support with the Strong Foundations Grants, please reach out to Judith Coffman at judith.coffman@region10.org.
Strong Foundations Planning (SFP) Grant
Strong Foundations Implementation (SFI) Grant
SFI - LASO 1C - Implementation of Eureka and Amplify
This information is for districts who are going through the LASO 1C Implementation Grant with Region 10 in-kind support.
While TEALearn is your main hub for session recordings, materials, and deliverable uploads, the subsequent links listed below are also important. We recommend that you store these links in your browser as you may find them to be helpful as you work through this grant.
If you have any questions, please contact Julie Hills at julie.hills@region10.org or Dr. Anna Marie Warren at annamarie.warren@region10.org.
LASO 1C TEA Deliverable Templates
LASO 1C Region 10 Timeline and Supports
LASO 1C Region 10 Communities of Practice and Office Hours Recordings
TCLAS - Decision 2A - Year 2
The following deliverables are due by August 31 in TEA Folders.
- Implementation Plan
- Updated District Information Spreadsheet
- Professional Learning (PL) Plans
If Region 10 is your Approved Provider, we will support in the development of the documents and upload them to the TEA Folders.
Strong Foundations Planning
The following deliverables are due by August 25 in TEA Folders.
- Roadmap
- Communications Plan
- Committee Memo
- Collective Learning Series Calendar
If Region 10 is your Approved Provider, we will support in the development of the documents and upload them to the TEA Folders.
Strong Foundations Implementation (LASO 1C)
If Region 10 provides your district Implementation support, please contact Julie Hills at julie.hills@region10.org or Dr. Anna Marie Warren at annamarie.warren@region10.org for questions and support with grant deliverables.
Deliverables #1-4 are due in TEALearn by August 31st.
1. HQIM Implementation Current State SWOT Analysis Template Session 3 Deliverable
2. Implementation Supports Session 4 Deliverable
3. Technical Conditions Action Plan Session 5 Deliverable
4. Change Management and Communication Plan Session 6 Deliverable
5. Internalization Action Plan Session 7 Deliverable (Due September 5)
Understanding High Quality Instructional Materials
Internalization of Lessons
Internalization Protocols
Unit Internalization
Lesson Internalization
Note: The Amplify protocols linked above are for the Grades 3-5 Amplify Texas Elementary Literacy Program. There are additional versions of the Amplify protocols that are customized for different components of the K-2 ELAR and SLAR resources available in this folder.
The Struggle is Real (and Productive)
Eureka - Curriculum Planning
Check out these curriculum resources that will support and lessen your workload!
Year at a Glance
Read an overview of the content contained in Eureka Math TEKS Edition and how it aligns with the TEKS for math.
Scope & Sequence
Check out the scope and sequence documents for each grade level to learn more about what content will be covered in each module.
Pacing Adjustments
If your grade level struggled to keep up with the pacing, check out the following pacing adjustments for Eureka Math TEKS Edition.
Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO)
LASO Overview General Webinar (Recording | Slide Deck | FAQ)
Strong Foundations Planning Grant
R10 Product Academy Communication for LEAs
This is for LEAs participating in Strong Foundations Implementation grant with support from Region 10.
How to Enroll in Product Academies
R10 Implementation Timeline and Support
Texas COVID Learning Acceleration Supports (TCLAS)
TCLAS Overview Webinar: Recording | Slides
TCLAS FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)Decision 2: HQIM Core Approved Products Recording | Slides