High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM)

The 2025-2026 instructional materials cycle will review Social Studies, Social Studies Content Reading, and Personal Financial Literacy.

The State Textbook Committee approved instructional materials for Computer Science, Fine Arts, and Technology Education. Go to the approved titles to view approved materials and rubrics.

To support local school districts in accessing and selecting high-quality instructional materials, the Oklahoma State Department of Education provides the following support structures:

• Thorough Reviews for Statewide Adoption Lists - Partner with the Oklahoma State Textbook Committee to lead a rigorous, state-level evaluation of instructional materials, ensuring expert-reviewed, high-quality resources for educators across Oklahoma. Learn More.
  
  
• Guidance and Support for District-Level Adoptions - Develop clear guidance and evaluation tools to help districts select top-tier instructional materials that align with their student's needs and educational goals.  Learn More.
  
  
• Expanding Access to Free, High-Quality Instructional Materials - Drive initiatives that provide districts and educators with free, high-quality and comprehensive instructional resources, and ensuring access to excellent educational materials. 

Learn more about why high-quality instructional materials matter in this presentation and this document.

Carolynn Bristow, 
Project Manager, Educational Materials
Oklahoma State Department of Education
(405) 522-1904
carolynn.bristow@sde.ok.gov