Instructional Materials and Curriculum

Overview

Instructional Materials and Curriculum

In support of becoming a high-performing organization and ensuring excellence for all, the Teaching and Learning Department of Midland ISD is committed to providing quality curriculum resources, professional learning, services, and instructional materials that significantly advance academics. 

Resources found here are provided in order to increase coherence in instructional programming across Midland ISD.  Based on adopted state standards, curriculum resources and instructional materials found here have been selected using the district process in accordance with Texas State law, Texas Education Agency guidelines, and MISD Board Policy. 

High Quality Instructional Materials

TEA provides districts and educators with direct access to an optional set of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) designed especially for Texas. 

High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) are resources that:

• Ensure full coverage of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
• Are aligned to evidence-based best practices in the relevant content area
• Support all learners, including students with disabilities, English Learners, and students identified as gifted and talented
• Enables frequent progress monitoring through embedded and aligned assessments
• Includes implementation supports for teachers
  • teacher and student-facing lesson-level materials

Prior to publication, these materials go through a rigorous third-party review. Review criteria include TEKS alignment, support for all learners, progress monitoring, implementation supports, and more. HQIM are also reviewed by a focus group of Texas educators.