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Monday - September 23, 2013
CCSS English Language Arts (ELA) and Literacy Instructional Materials Adoption-2013
Thursday - August 22, 2013
TEACHER NOMINATIONS for 2013-14 Criteria Development for Common Core State Standards in Mathematics and/or English Language Proficiency
Monday - April 22, 2013
One-Year Postponement of Materials for English Language Proficiency and Development (ELP/D)
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Instructional materials used in Oregon’s classrooms need to reflect the most current information and research and be aligned to academic content standards. To this end, these instructional materials are subject, by law, to a review process and must meet established specifications and criteria in order to be approved by the State Board of Education for use in classrooms.

	Adoption Criteria Criteria used in the evaluation of instructional materials are developed by stakeholders and formally adopted by the State Board of Education.
	Review Committee Comments Results and commentary provided by instructional materials evaluation committees.
	Independent Adoption Information for districts on adopting materials in place of or in addition to those adopted by the State Board of Education. (OAR 581-022-1622 and ORS 337.141)
	OAR & ORS Laws and rules related to instructional materials.
	External Links & Resources State and national resources related to instructional materials.

	Adopted Instructional Materials Instructional materials on this list are reviewed using specific criteria and formally adopted by the State Board of Education. (OAR 581-022-1640 and ORS Chapter 327) Links to caravan videos are included.
	Instructional Materials & the Common Core In 2012-13 an Interim Adoption (Bridge Year) took place to “bridge” Oregon’s existing investment in instructional materials to support the implementation of the Oregon Common Core State Standards. CCSS ELA and Literacy instructional materials will be reviewed in Summer 2013 and Math in 2014.
	Accessible Materials The review process requires assurance from publishers and content providers that print materials meet the most current National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standards (NIMAS) and electronic copies are submitted to the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Center (NIMAC).
	Postponing Adoption Districts may choose to postpone the adoption of instructional materials for up to two years and must notify the state. (OAR 581-022-1650 and ORS 337.120.)
	Price Lists Prices and materials listed are guaranteed under contract for six years.

Contacts

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