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Strong implementation starts with clarity.

💡Summer is the ideal time for district and campus leaders to establish the non-negotiables for upcoming instructional materials adoptions. Non-negotiables may include budget, alignment expectations, material format, instructional model, required student supports, and teacher resources.

Establishing these criteria upfront can help narrow the list of materials selection committees will need to review and keep the adoption process focused on district priorities.

Defining clear non-negotiables is one of the steps discussed in Learning List's resource, *Guidance for Selecting or Curating High-Quality Instructional Resources*.

Read the resource:https://www.learninglist.com/_files/ugd/ca991c_36bcf14c847141bfa009aa99f8e69bee.pdf

☀️ As the school year winds down, your instructional materials data can tell a powerful story. They don't just reveal what was and was not taught, they also indicate how students learned and where instructional support is needed.

Student work samples, curriculum-embedded assessments, pacing trends, and teacher feedback can reveal important patterns that help leaders:

✅ Identify instructional strengths
✅ Uncover learning gaps
✅ Prioritize professional learning
✅ Inform summer planning for the year ahead

Before closing the books on this school year, take time to examine the evidence. The insights you gather now can help strengthen instruction and improve student outcomes next year.

What trends are you seeing in student work and assessment data as the year comes to a close?