Instructional Playbook

Instructional Materials Teacher Selection Criteria

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In accordance with Canyons School District Instructional Materials policy 600.02, all instructional materials must be evaluated using the 13 criteria below. Instructional materials that do not meet one or more of the applicable criteria listed should not be used by teachers. Instructional materials that partially meet criteria in 1-3 areas may still be used if the materials meet criteria when combined with other instructional materials and/or directly align to the learning intention and success criteria of a given lesson. If instructional materials partially meet criteria in more than 3 areas, the materials should not be used by teachers.

Review Criteria

Meets Criteria Guidance

Aligned to the Utah Core Standards or specified course standards and CSD Board Policy

Instructional materials align to the practices, specific content, and rigorous expectations outlined in the course standards. Instructional materials support the development of students’ conceptual understanding of the standards Primary and supplemental materials should reflect the rigor of the course standards Content and context of the materials are generally suitable for students of the same age or level of social and cognitive development The context and prevalence of violence, sex, language, and illegal substances as well as the social and cultural factors of the learning communities must be considered when selecting instructional materials Materials and/or the instructional practices outlined in the materials are evidence-based, evidence-informed, or pre approved by a partnering organization such as the College Board or the partnering institute of higher education Evidence-based: demonstrates significant effect, of at least 0.40 effect size on improving student outcomes based on strong evidence from at least one well-designed or well implemented quasi-experimental study or moderate evidence (UT Code 53G-11-303) Evidence-informed: developed using high quality research outside of a controlled setting in the given field and includes strategies and activities with a strong scientific basis for use (UT Code 53G-11-303)

Age appropriate

Supported by generally accepted standards of evidence