HQIM Content Review Team
Each year, the State Department of Education and State Textbook Committee form review teams of subject experts to evaluate textbooks and materials. The number of teams depends on the subjects under review, with each team having at least 12 members but more if needed. 70 O.S. § 16-102 (E)
The 2025 subject cycle is Social Studies, Social Studies Content Reading, and Personal Financial Literacy.
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Applications are due by 5:00 PM on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Individuals chosen for the State Textbook Committee Content Review Teams will evaluate materials using the official rubric approved by the State Textbook Committee. Reviewers will have full access to vendor-provided materials for their subject review.
Content Review Teams selected for the 2025 adoption cycle will review:
- Grades PK-2 - Social Studies
- Grades 3-5 - Social Studies
- Grade 6-8 - Social Studies
- Grades 9-12 - Social Studies
- Grades PK-5 - Social Studies Reading Content
- Grades 9-12 - Personal Financial Literacy
Content Review Team Member Expectations
May or June 2025- Attend training for the instructional material evaluation rubric and review process
August - October 2025- Meet virtually every two weeks and, as needed, with other content review team members and OSDE staff outside of school hours to discuss and reconcile materials reviews.
October 2025- Attend meeting to discuss and reconcile reviews of instructional materials with OSDE staff.
All meetings are anticipated to occur virtually.
Contact Information
Carolynn Bristow
Program Director, Educatiional Material
Oklahoma State Department of Education
(405) 522-1902
carolynn.bristow@sde.ok.gov
