Research Validated Curricula

The Exalt team systematically evaluates high-quality curricula and practices against rigorous selection criteria on an ongoing basis. To be accepted for use, a particular program must demonstrate that it has six primary qualities:

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1. Meets the unique needs of low-income students.

Children who grow up in poverty conditions have specialized needs. We select curricula that have demonstrated success in serving our student population.

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2. Supports the differentiation of instruction to meet every child’s needs.

The curricula and methods we use enable teachers to identify and meet a continuum of individual learner needs as fluidly and effectively as possible.

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3. Is aligned with standards and assessments.

Compelling evidence must be available to demonstrate that the curricula can be used to produce quantifiable learning gains on valid-and-reliable state and national assessments. The curricula must be fully aligned with both the Common Core national standards and state learning standards.

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4. Enables consistency of implementation.

Programs must equip a diverse group of teachers and administrators with the ability to deliver and support instruction readily, consistently, and effectively across multiple subject areas and grade levels.

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5. Is cost-effective.

Schools that serve low-income students must do more with less. Programs must be cost-effective in order to be rationalized against many other competing resource demands.

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6. Features high quality support.

Instructional coaches, technical experts, and educational resources must be available to support program implementation across multiple states.