Designing and Using Evaluation Tools for Instructional Materials

This resource supports districts in developing a coherent evaluation process for instructional materials. It emphasizes that effective evaluation requires more than a tool: districts need clear priorities, evidence-based criteria, reviewer training and calibration, additional stakeholder input, and a plan for using results to make and communicate final recommendations. The guide also explains how districts can use the Florida state rubric as a stand-alone resource, build upon it, or create a district specific evaluation tool aligned to local instructional priorities.