Instructional Materials Adoptions

General Information.

Instructional Materials in California (PDF; 96KB; 11pp.)
A brief introduction to standards, curriculum frameworks, instructional materials adoption, and funding.
Adoption Process and Overview (DOC; 32KB; 1p.)
Major steps in the state adoption process for K-8 instructional materials.
- Accessible Alternate Version (PDF; 45KB; 1p.)
Schedule for Curriculum Framework Development and Adoptions of
K-8 Instructional Materials (DOC; 33KB; 1p.)
Timeline for the next ten years.
Grades 9-12 Standards Map Templates and Instructions
Templates completed with citations by publishers and used by local education agencies in reviews of instructional materials.
Guidelines for Piloting Textbooks and Instructional Materials (PDF, 103KB; 4p.)
Adopted by the State Board of Education, September 2001.
Learning Resource Display Centers
Location of centers in California that display for public review K-8 instructional materials submitted for adoption. Contact your local LRDC for hours of operation.
Textbook Weight in California
Summary of State Board of Education action.

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