Approved Titles
The approved instructional materials listed below are reviewed by content review teams using State Textbook Committee-approved rubrics. The State Textbook Committee has the final say in the approval process, making their final decisions based on the evaluation rubrics provided by these content review teams. 70 O.S. § 16-102
Approved Titles Table
The table below lists all state-approved instructional materials, evaluation details, and pricing information. 70 O.S. § 16-110
The tutorial for navigation of the table of Approved Titles below is available for viewing. Note: Rubrics may require downloading and viewing in Adobe Reader.
Approved Lists - Individual Subject/Area
- Elementary English Language Arts - Grades PK-5 - Comprehensive Programs
- Secondary English Language Arts - Grades 6-12
- Early Childhood Comprehensive Programs
- Fine Arts - PK-12
- Computer Science and Education Technology - Grades PK-12
- World Languages Other Than English - PK-12
- Mathematics - Grades PK-12
- All Other Currently Listed Programs - Grades PK-12
State-Approved Instructional Material Rubric Rating
State-approved textbooks receive a rating of "Exemplifies Quality" or "Approaching Quality" on the rubric. 70 O.S. § 16-102
Each rubric includes a three-tiered rating system:
- Exemplifies Quality – Highest rating
- Approaching Quality – Meets quality standards with minor gaps
- Not Representing Quality – Does not meet quality standards
Rubric Rating & State Approval Status
| Rubric Rating | Evaluation Results | State-Approval Status |
|---|---|---|
Exemplifies Quality |
All Gateways are “Exemplifies Quality” |
✔ State-Approved |
Approaching Quality |
All Gateways are “Approaching Quality” or Better |
✔ State-Approved |
Not Representing Quality |
Any Gateway is “Not Representing Quality” |
✖ Not State-Approved |
Oklahoma content area experts use State Textbook Committee-approved evaluation rubrics to review instructional materials. Districts can use these rubrics, data, and local priorities to select materials that best meet their needs. For further guidance on district-level adoption, refer to the District-Level Textbook Page. 70 O.S. § 16-111
Supplementary Materials vs. Comprehensive Materials
Comprehensive materials: State-approved if rated "Exemplifies Quality" or "Approaching Quality."
Supplementary materials: Not reviewed or approved by the State Textbook Committee.
State textbook funds are intended to be spent on comprehensive instructional materials approved by the State Textbook Committee, found on the Approved Titles page. Districts wanting to purchase supplementary materials with State Textbook funds must conduct a rigorous local review with their district textbook committee and obtain approval from their district school board before submitting a request to the State School Board. These materials must enhance, not replace, adopted comprehensive instructional materials or programs. 70 O.S. § 16-111, 70 O.S. § 16-111.1, OAC 720:10-3-6
District Ordering - Resource Links
The district superintendent or textbook coordinator appointed by the superintendent is responsible for placing orders with the appropriate depository for all textbooks outlined in the district’s textbook plan for the upcoming year. A district superintendent or textbook coordinator may order any textbooks listed on the state-approved title list using state funds.
iStar Online is a convenient online ordering system that allows Oklahoma school districts to submit estimates of instructional material needs and orders. Registered users can access it by clicking here. To register with iSTAR, email oksupport@istaronline.com.
Districts can submit textbook orders directly to a depository. Contact information for the Archway Depository and Thompson School Book Depository is provided below. All depositories handling district orders must have a physical Oklahoma address.
| Archway Depository | Thompson School Book Depository |
|---|---|
39 NE 49th Street |
Accessible Formats - Resource Links
State-approved instructional materials result in publishers establishing a contract with the State of Oklahoma. Contract requirements require all publishers to have any printed instructional materials available in the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) format.
If digital instructional materials are approved, the publisher must ensure all digital materials conform at a minimum to the standards for accessibility as set forth in Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. § 794d) and its implementing regulations (36 C.F.R. § 1194), or Level AA or above of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0.
Textbook Caravan
The caravan is hosted by the Oklahoma Educational Publishers Association (OEPA). For more details on their schedule, see their page. Caravan Schedule
Contact Information
Carolynn Bristow
Project Manager, Educational Materials
Oklahoma State Department of Education
(405) 522-1904
carolynn.bristow@sde.ok.gov
