Use a universal rubric with dual criteria — standards alignment and access/equity — for cross-content-area review of instructional materials¶

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Description¶

The refined Nevada process uses "a materials checklist, roles and responsibilities guidance, a timeline, and a universal rubric" so reviewers across content areas rate materials consistently. "The rubric requires any approved materials to meet two sets of criteria" — alignment to the Nevada Academic Content Standards and the access and equity dimensions of the material — replacing content-area rubrics that previously varied in scope and complexity.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Reviewers must be trained on the review process, NVACS, the universal rubric, and rubric calibrating procedures before rating materials

Constraints¶

• Applies to statewide adoption of core instructional materials in Nevada; approved materials must pass both the alignment and access/equity criteria sets

Target Learners¶

• K-12 students in districts of all sizes and types across Nevada

Target Learning Goals¶

• Access to standards-aligned, culturally engaging instructional materials across content areas

Related Strategies¶

• Represent small and rural districts in statewide materials review through regional professional development program coordinators
• Checklists & Rubrics
• Equity Audits

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Melinda Wallace and Sheila Arredondo. (2022). A Standardized, Equitable, and Transparent High-Quality Instructional Materials Review Process. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED628368