Episode 87: From Guesswork to a Plan: The Power of Resource Audits

Too often, we place our hope in a new curriculum or resource to fix instructional challenges—only to find gaps, misalignment, and frustration months later.In this episode of the Compass PD Podcast, Dr. Carrie Hepburn explores why no single resource is ever enough—and how a simple resource audit can shift your system from reactive to intentional.You’ll learn:The predictable problems that arise when resources aren’t auditedWhy gaps, misalignment, and lost instructional time occurPractical steps for auditing your current materialsWhat to look for to ensure alignment, coherence, and realistic implementationThis episode will help you move from “hoping it works” to having a clear plan—so your curriculum, instruction, and assessments actually work together to support student learning.