High-quality instructional materials are designed to strengthen Tier 1 instruction, but what happens when fidelity turns into rigidity?

In this episode, I explore how HQIM can function as a strong foundation rather than a script teachers are expected to follow. I unpack when whole-group instruction makes sense, when small-group instruction is more effective, and how data can guide those decisions. Using a reimagined HQIM lesson as an example, I share how flexible structures like station rotation can create space for differentiation, formative feedback, and student agency.

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Episode Resources

• Using High-Quality Instructional Materials Flexibly to Strengthen Tier 1 Instruction
• Resource: Design with HQIM: Guiding Questions for Instructional Coaches & Teachers