Curriculum Matters: Instructional Materials and Professional Development

Expanding access to high-quality, standards-aligned curricular materials can significantly improve student outcomes, especially when teachers have the professional learning opportunities they need to make the most of those materials. The Center for Instructional Support (CIS) at DESE is committed to ensuring that all students in Massachusetts enjoy the many benefits of a strong curriculum.

High quality instructional materials make a difference. Join the #CurriculumMattersMA conversation on Twitter and follow DESE at @MAK12Schools!

Curriculum Matters News Headlines
02/23/2022		Technical Directions for Entering Data for Curriculum Data Collection
02/02/2022		Curriculum in Use Data Collection: Q&A
12/27/2021		Curriculum Matters for Everyone: Now is the Time
12/20/2021		Literacy Curriculum Shift Helped Not Just Students, But Teachers Too
11/04/2021		Teachers Use High Quality Curricula in States that Actively Promote Them

Why Curriculum Matters	CURATE: CUrriculum RAtings by TEachers	IMplement MA Process
What is "curriculum"? Why does curriculum matter?	How is "high-quality" curriculum defined in Massachusetts? Why CURATE? Which curricular materials are highly rated by CURATE? Join CURATE!	IMplement MA Resource Guide Evaluating and Selecting Network Quick Reference Guides Current Opportunities and Grants

Professional Learning	Culturally Responsive Teaching & Leading	Content-Specific Curricular Support
Who provides high-quality, curriculum-specific professional learning services? The Professional Learning Partner Guide (PLPG) Why does high quality professional learning matter?	What is Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading? Resources for Professional Development	Literacy and Humanities STEM Remote Learning Resources Curriculum Data Collection

Last Updated: April 13, 2022