High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM)

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The 2026–2027 instructional materials review subjects will be finalized by April, pending the State Board of Education's review of the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Social Studies (OAS-SS) at the March board meeting. The Intent to Bid will open on the first Friday in March for all five subject areas (Science, Social Studies, Health, Physical Education, and Vocational Education).  The State Textbook Committee voted that, if the State Board of Education approves the 2026 OAS-SS, the instructional materials cycle will include Science and Social Studies. If not, the instructional materials cycle will proceed with Science, Health, Physical Education, and Vocational Education. 

The State Textbook Committee approved instructional materials for Personal Financial Literacy. Go to the approved titles to view approved materials and rubrics. 

Due to the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s stay on the 2025 standards, the State Textbook Committee has suspended the Social Studies adoption cycle.

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