School leaders contribute recruitment, participation in select PLC sessions, and classroom observation visits¶

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q1 i? School leader time for toolkit implementation includes 1 to 2 hours of recruitment, participation in PLC session 4 in Modules 1–3 and PLC session 2 in Module 4, and 1 to 3 hours visiting educators. → Regional Educational Laboratory Central at Mathematica 2026

Evidence¶

Regional Educational Laboratory Central at Mathematica 2026¶

Regional Educational Laboratory Central at Mathematica. (2026). Resources Needed to Implement the Algebra Toolkit, Toolkit to Support Evidence-Based Algebra Instruction in Middle and High School (REL 2026-002). https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/rel/algebra-middle-and-high-school/intro

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Descriptive resource table entry on school leader time in this REL document. The quantity column prints recruitment at 1 to 2 hours, selected PLC sessions at 1 hour each, and educator visits at 1 to 3 hours, plus optional Coffee Break Colloquia time.

"Time for the school leader to recruit toolkit participants, participate in select sessions in Modules 1–4 and visit educators to observe implementation of the recommended instructional strategies."

Discussion¶

Related Claims¶

• Full Algebra Toolkit implementation requires roughly 14–22 hours of educator time across PD sessions, preparation, and classroom implementation — related
• Each toolkit PLC requires one facilitator who leads sessions and supports educators between them — related
• Teacher leaders can play a valuable role in supporting the professional learning of their colleagues — related