High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM)

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The 2026–2027 instructional materials review subjects have been finalized. Following the State Board of Education's approval of the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Social Studies (OAS-SS) on Thursday, March 26, 2026, the 2026–2027 review cycle will include Science and Social Studies. Health, Physical Education, and Vocational Education will move to the 2027 review cycle. To view the approved standards, please see the March State Board meeting handouts.

The State Textbook Committee approved instructional materials for Personal Financial Literacy. 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 ensure access to excellent educational materials. 

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

To learn more about district resources, view our District Information Resources page.

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