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NCSM HQIM-M Virtual Showcase

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 (EST Timezone)

The HQIM-M Virtual Showcase brings together mathematics education leaders, district and school administrators, and educators to explore effective approaches for selecting and implementing High-Quality Instructional Materials for Mathematics (HQIM-M).

Grounded in NCSM's vision for high-quality, equitable mathematics teaching and learning, this virtual experience focuses on building coherent, transparent, and equity-centered systems for instructional materials selection and implementation. Across a series of sessions, participants will examine each phase of the HQIM-M process—from establishing a shared vision and evaluating local context to conducting evidence-based materials reviews, making informed selection decisions, and sustaining successful implementation through ongoing support and continuous improvement.

Designed specifically for mathematics leaders, the showcase combines practical frameworks, actionable tools, and real-world examples to help participants lead meaningful instructional change in their schools and districts. The event concludes with a panel discussion highlighting lessons learned, implementation strategies, and insights from leaders who have successfully navigated the HQIM-M process.

Participants will leave with practical resources, guiding questions, and a clearer roadmap for leading a collaborative materials selection process that supports equitable mathematics instruction and long-term success.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

All times listed in Eastern Time (ET)

  • 11:30 – 11:50 AM: Opening Session (Welcome & Framing)
    • Framing the Work: An overview of NCSM HQIM-M Project
  • 12:00 – 12:50 PM: Session 1
    • Setting the Conditions for HQIM-M: Vision, Non-Negotiables, and Building Capacity
  • 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM: Session 2
    • Choosing High-Quality Materials: HQIM-M Review and Selection
  • 2:00 – 2:50 PM: Session 3
    • Implementing HQIM-M: Coherent Systems and Supports
  • 3:00 – 3:50 PM: Session 4 (Panel) 

    • Lessons from HQIM-M Implementation Across Contexts

      Panelists: Barbara Griffin, Denise Schultz, Denise Walston and TJ Jemison

Ten-minute breaks are built in between sessions to allow for transitions, presenter setup, and participant breaks.

Bold mathematics leaders play a critical role in ensuring all students experience high-quality, equitable mathematics teaching and learning (NCSM, 2020). Central to this work is not only selecting High-Quality Instructional Materials for Mathematics (HQIM-M), but doing so through a process that is coherent, transparent, and grounded in a shared vision of mathematics teaching and learning.

Participants will engage with practical tools and protocols to:

  • define a shared vision and analyze system strengths, needs, and context

  • refine criteria and build team capacity for equitable, evidence-based materials review

  • conduct a transparent, evidence-based materials review and selection process

  • design and sustain systems that support implementation and continuous improvement

Participants will leave with concrete tools, guiding questions, and a clearer understanding of how to structure a materials selection process that leads to informed decisions and sustainable implementation.

Register for the Virtual Summit

Registration Details:

  • NCSM Members: Free
    Non-Members: $85

    • Includes a one-year NCSM membership, providing access to future member-only events and resources

To attend the summit, you must complete the registration form and include a valid email address.

Access information for the virtual summit will be sent to registered participants prior to the event.

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Sessions

Sessions

Opening Session (Welcome & Framing):

11:30 – 11:50 AM ET | 10:30 - 10:50 AM CT | 9:30 - 9:50 AM MT | 8:30 - 8:50 AM PT

Framing the Work: An overview of NCSM HQIM-M Project

This session introduces the set of NCSM HQIM-M resources and the role of high-quality instructional materials in advancing equitable mathematics teaching and learning. Participants will explore the purpose, structure, and phases of the project, with a focus on how coherent processes support stronger instructional decisions.

Session 1:

12:00 – 12:50 PM ET | 11:00 - 11:50 AM CT | 10:00 - 10:50 AM MT | 9:00 - 9:50 AM PT

Setting the Conditions for HQIM-M: Vision, Non-Negotiables, and Building Team Capacity

This session focuses on the process of developing a shared vision for mathematics teaching and learning, identifying non-negotiables, and building the capacity of teams to engage in aligned, evidence-based processes. Participants will examine the foundational work required before materials are reviewed.

Session 2:

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM ET | 12:00 - 12:50 PM CT | 11:00 - 11:50 AM MT | 10:00 - 10:50 AM PT

Choosing High-Quality Materials: HQIM-M Review and Selection

This session focuses on leading a transparent and evidence-based materials selection process. Participants will explore structures for conducting a preliminary review and deep analysis of materials, and using multiple sources of evidence to support informed decisions.

Session 3:

2:00 – 2:50 PM ET | 1:00 - 1:50 PM CT | 12:00 - 12:50 PM MT | 11:00 - 11:50 AM PT

Implementing HQIM-M: Coherent Systems and Supports

This session highlights the systems and structures needed to support implementation, including professional learning, coaching, resource alignment, and continuous improvement. Participants will explore how to translate selected materials into equitable classroom practice.

Session 4 (Panel):

3:00 – 3:50 PM ET | 2:00 - 2:50 PM CT | 1:00 - 1:50 PM MT | 12:00 - 12:50 PM PT

Lessons from HQIM-M Implementation Across Contexts

This session offers an opportunity to examine how the NCSM HQIM-M resources connect to practice and consider implications for local implementation efforts. Panelists will share experiences from implementing HQIM-M in diverse contexts and lessons learned.