Indicator 3e

Indicator 3e Materials provide explanations of the instructional approaches of the

program, identify the research-based strategies, and explain the role of the

standards.

Scoring

2 points

● Materials explain the

instructional approaches of the

program.

AND

● Materials include and

reference research-based

strategies.

AND

● Materials include and

reference the role of the

standards in the program.

1 point

● Materials explain the

instructional approaches of the

program.

OR

● Materials include and

reference research-based

strategies.

OR

● Materials include and

reference the role of the

standards in the program.

0 points

● Materials do not explain the

instructional approaches of the

program.

AND

● Materials do not include and

reference research-based

strategies.

AND

● Materials do not include and

reference the role of the

standards in the program.

About this indicator:

What is the purpose of this Indicator?

This indicator examines whether materials provide a clear and comprehensive explanation of the instructional

approaches used within the program. It emphasizes the identification and justification of research-based

strategies employed in the curriculum, demonstrating how these methods are grounded in educational research

to enhance teaching effectiveness and student learning. Additionally, the indicator highlights the role of the

standards, explaining how the program aligns with and supports these benchmarks to meet educational goals

and ensure consistency across different instructional settings. This transparency helps educators understand the

rationale behind the teaching methods and how they contribute to achieving desired learning outcomes,

thereby enhancing instructional fidelity and effectiveness.

Indicator 3e Guiding Question:

Do the materials provide explanations of the instructional approaches of the program, identification of the

research-based strategies, and reference the role of the standards in the program?

Evidence Collection

In the instructional materials being reviewed:

● Ensure that the materials clearly outline the instructional approaches used within the program, providing

a comprehensive overview of how these methods guide teaching and learning activities.

● Check for detailed descriptions of how these approaches are implemented in various lessons and

activities, helping educators visualize their practical application.

● Look for explicit references to research-based strategies, including citations of studies or educational

research that support the effectiveness of the strategies employed.

● Assess whether the materials explain the reasoning behind choosing specific strategies, illustrating how

they are designed to enhance learning outcomes and support evidence-based teaching practices.

● Confirm that the materials clearly explain how the program aligns with educational standards, such as

state, national, or Common Core standards, highlighting their role in shaping the curriculum.

Cluster Meeting

Preparing for the cluster meeting:

● Do the materials clearly outline the instructional approaches used within the program, providing a

comprehensive overview of how these methods guide teaching and learning activities?

● Are there detailed descriptions of how these instructional approaches are implemented in various

lessons and activities to help educators visualize their practical application?

● Do the materials include explicit references to research-based strategies, along with citations of studies

or educational research that support the effectiveness of the strategies employed?

● Do the materials explain the reasoning behind choosing specific strategies, illustrating how they are

designed to enhance learning outcomes and support evidence-based teaching practices?

● Do the materials clearly explain how the program aligns with educational standards, such as state,

national, or Common Core standards, highlighting their role in shaping the curriculum?

During the cluster meeting:

● Discuss whether the materials clearly outline the instructional approaches used within the program,

providing a comprehensive overview of how these methods guide teaching and learning activities.

● Discuss whether there are detailed descriptions of how these instructional approaches are implemented

in various lessons and activities to help educators visualize their practical application.

● Discuss whether the materials include explicit references to research-based strategies, along with

citations of studies or educational research that support the effectiveness of the strategies employed.

● Discuss whether the materials explain the reasoning behind choosing specific strategies, illustrating how

they are designed to enhance learning outcomes and support evidence-based teaching practices.

● Discuss whether the materials clearly explain how the program aligns with educational standards, such

as state, national, or Common Core standards, highlighting their role in shaping the curriculum.

Gateway 3: Teacher and Student Supports

Criterion 3.1 Materials include opportunities for teachers to effectively plan and utilize

materials with integrity and to further develop their own understanding of the

content.