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Instructional Materials - Independent Adoption

School districts may adopt and use textbooks or other instructional materials in place of or in addition to those adopted by the State Board of Education provided they meet the guidelines and criteria established by the State Board of Education. Independent adoptions are good for six years. As of 2011 (Social Sciences), Oregon school districts are no longer required to notify the state in the case of independent adoption.

Steps to Complete an Independent Adoption 06/13/2007 (22.51 KB)
Steps to follow when a school district decides NOT to select from the list of State Adopted Instructional Materials.
Independent Textbook Adoption Form (rev 3/11).pdf 03/23/2011 (15.32 KB)
Independent Textbook Adoption Form (rev 3/11) 03/23/2011 (112.71 KB)

Instructional Materials Adoption Critieria
Districts that independently adopt materials are required to use the state adopted criteria.
Instructional Materials - Related Laws and Rules (ORS & OARs)

Contacts

Drew Hinds (503) 947-5799
Teaching & Learning Team - Education Specialist
Paula Merritt (503) 947-5746
Teaching & Learning Team - Administrative Specialist