Nebraska Instructional Materials Collaborative For Educators Because materials

Nebraska Instructional Materials Collaborative For Educators Because materials matter for all Nebraska students.

INTRODUCTION • Every Nebraska student deserves the opportunity to learn from high-quality, standards-aligned instructional materials to prepare for success in college, career, and civic life. • The NIMC informs and supports the decisions made locally related to curriculum and instructional materials.

EQUITY The Nebraska Instructional Materials Collaborative (NIMC) promotes and advances equity.

SUPPORT Supporting teachers by providing both highquality instructional materials and the training needed to use the materials well positions teachers to have a greater impact on student achievement.

ACTION Teachers know that many of the materials they have currently do not meet student needs and they are taking action to fill in the gaps.

DECISION Selecting high-quality instructional materials does not have to be a guessing game— there are resources focused on informing this decision.

IMPROVEMENT Transitioning to high-quality instructional materials can be a cost-effective school improvement strategy.

Content Standards & Instructional Materials Supporting districts in the selection and implementation of high quality, standards-aligned instructional materials

Nebraska Leading the Way Nebraska is one of only eight states that have been selected to join the CCSSO Instructional Materials and Professional Development Network, leading the nation in increasing the capacity of districts to provide teachers with high-quality, standardsaligned instructional materials.

Increased use of instructional materials that are aligned to the state standards and of high-quality in all classrooms. Our Expectations Increase in the percentage of teachers receiving professional development that improves their knowledge and ability to use standards-aligned instructional materials. Incentivize teacher preparation programs to integrate standards and aligned instructional materials into their preparation programs.

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