What are the assurances?

To participate in the pilot, districts agree to the following list of assurances:

• Approval by superintendent and CAO (or equivalent leader) to participate in the pilot (and school board if required by local policy)
• Appointment of an initiative lead as the primary point of contact and submission of at least one additional point of contact 
• Participation of at least one school leader per participating campus (recommend the principal) 
• Participation of at least one coach per HQIM (coaches may include instructional specialists, administrators, leaders, or other individuals directly supporting teachers)
• Following the year-long scope and sequence for each HQIM 
• Meeting the minimum number of instructional minutes for each HQIM 
• Using the curriculum-embedded assessments for each HQIM
• Ensuring participants are able to attend all required professional learning 
• Ensuring teachers have sufficient planning time and use the required protocols