High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM)

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U.S. History Content Reviewers Needed

We are currently seeking U.S. History educators to serve as content reviewers for the HQIM review process. Reviewers will evaluate instructional materials using the state-approved rubric and participate in consensus meetings. This is a volunteer position and does not include a stipend. 

Please apply through the provided link. 

State Adoption Cycle: The 2026–2027 state adoption cycle includes the review and adoption of instructional materials for Science and Social Studies. Health, Physical Education, and Vocational Education have been moved to the 2027 review cycle.

District Adoption Cycle: The current district adoption cycle is for Personal Financial Literacy. Districts may use State Textbook Funds to purchase Personal Financial Literacy materials from the State-Approved titles.

State Textbook Adoption Public Comment

The Oklahoma State Textbook Committee is accepting public comments on instructional materials currently under review. We encourage educators, parents, community members, and other stakeholders to review the submitted materials and share their feedback.

Submit your feedback using the Public Comment Form.

Instructional materials are available for public review at Congressional District Review Centers located throughout Oklahoma. To find the review center nearest you, visit the Congressional District Review Centers webpage for locations and additional information.

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