California
Submitted by
Thomas Adams, Director
Curriculum Frameworks and Instructional Resources Division
I. Subject Areas of Last Year's Adoption
Instructional materials in Reading/Language Arts–English-Language Development (RLA/ELD) were adopted by the California State Board of Education (SBE) in 2008. Five program types were adopted: Basic grade level, Basic grade level with English-Language Development (ELD), Primary Language Basic grade level (all submissions were in Spanish), Intervention for struggling readers, and Intervention for English learners. The list of adopted programs is available at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/rl/im/rlaadoptedlist.asp.
II. Subject Areas of Current/Next Year's Adoption
We have been preparing for the 2010 Follow-Up Adoptions in four subject areas, kindergarten through grade eight: Foreign Language, Mathematics, RLA/ELD, and Science. However, as a consequence of the July 24, 2009 revised budget and the Governor’s July 28, 2009 budget amendments, the 2010 Follow-Up Adoptions have been cancelled. The provisional language also suspended the requirement that LEAs purchase Mathematics and RLA/ELD materials before the end of the second year after the materials are adopted by the SBE (24-month rule).
III. Allocation/Funding for Instructional Materials
The flexibility provision in the 2009/2010 revised budget combined 39 categorical programs (including the Instructional Resources Funding Realignment Program [IMFRP]) and allows local educational agencies (LEAs) to use those funds for any educational purpose. The original IMFRP funding amount of $419.8 million allocated in fiscal year 2007-2008 has been reduced to $353.4 million for fiscal year
2009-2010. Proposition 20 Lottery funds were also reduced from $19 to $13 per unit of average daily attendance for the 2009-2010 fiscal year.
IV. Challenges/Issues You Have Faced This Year
The extremity of the State’s budget deficit has resulted in massive cuts to Education, both in the form of funding cuts to instructional materials programs, and significant cuts to State operations.
V. Significant Legislative or Policy Changes/Issues Affecting Instructional Materials
Assembly Bill X4 2, signed on July 28, 2009, has suspended the development of all frameworks and the adoption of all textbooks until July 1, 2013.
VI. Future Subject Areas of Adoption/Changes to Cycle (if any)
With the signing of Assembly Bill X4 2 on July 28, 2009, the process and procedures of developing frameworks as well as the cycle of adopting instructional materials has been suspended until 2013-2014. Previously, California has been on a six-year adoption cycle of five basic instructional materials in History–Social Science, Mathematics, Reading/Language Arts, and Science; and an eight-year adoption cycle of instructional materials in Foreign Language, Health, Physical Education, and Visual and Performing Arts.
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FloridaSubmitted
by
Diane Vaccari
Florida Department of Education
Director, Office of Instructional Materials & Library Media
| I. | Subject Areas of Last Year's Adoption
Instructional Materials for Language Arts K-12, Literature 6-12, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) K-12, and Music K-12 were adopted by the Commissioner of Education in December of 2008. The contract period for these materials is April 1, 2009 – March 31, 2015.
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| II. | Subject Areas of Current/Next Year's Adoption
For this year, 2009-2010, state instructional materials committees are currently conducting their evaluations of Mathematics K-12 materials. There are a total of 110 submissions to be evaluated by six committees. The committees will meet this fall to decide what materials will be recommended to the Commissioner for adoption.
The specifications for the 2010-2011 Science K-12 adoption are currently posted on the Florida Department of Education’s Instructional Materials Web site: http://www.fldoe.org/bii/instruct_mat.
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| III. | Allocation/Funding for Instructional Materials
The categorical allocation for instructional materials for the 2009-2010 fiscal year is $216,031,121.
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| IV. | Challenges/Issues You Have Faced This Year
Budget Cuts in education have been the most significant challenge at both the state and local levels.
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| V. | Significant Legislative or Policy Changes/Issues Affecting Instructional Materials
During the 2009 Legislative session, the requirement of districts to purchase Language Arts/Literature materials within the first two years of the adoption has been waived if districts/schools meet specific criteria. [Florida Statutes 1006.40(2)(a)]
The legislature has also provided districts flexibility in spending the instructional materials categorical if certain criteria are met. [Florida Statutes 1011.62(6)(b)]
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| VI. | Future Subject Areas of Adoption/Changes to Cycle (if any)
Due to budget cuts in the last few years, the adoption cycle is being reviewed. |
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Idaho
Submitted by
Val Fenske
Curricular Materials Coordinator
In June, Idaho reviewed curricular materials in the main content areas of Health, Physical Education, Drivers Education and Humanities: World Language, Art, Music, Dance, and Drama. Interim content areas were Mathematics, Evidence Based Mathematics, and Professional Technical Education. Annual content areas continue for Computer Applications and Limited English Proficiency. Our committee recommendations go before the State Board of Education on August 21st.
Idaho has an 82.4% reduction of funding to school districts for purchasing curricular materials, applicable to both print and non-print state approved instructional materials. Idaho Legislators decreased curricular materials funding under House Bill No. 369, Section 6. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall determine the formulas and methodologies for the distribution of funds based upon average daily attendance numbers. http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/media_center/current_releases_docs/Governor signs public schools budget May 1 2009.doc.
To meet Idaho Statute 33-118A, Idaho continues to move toward housing electronic versions of textbooks versus print editions at the State Department of Education’s Curriculum & Technology Center. Publishers will be asked to submit electronic editions when available. Print editions continue to be required for the review process and for each of our seven regional centers.
In 2010 Idaho will be reviewing Social Studies, Economics, Character Education and Psychology. Our adoption schedule is available: http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/curricular_materials/cm_docs/2009AdoptionSchedule.pdf. Social Studies Standards are currently under revision and should be available after the first of the year.
Our caravan continues to be in October. For dates and additional information, please refer to our website: http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/curricular_materials/cm_docs/2009TextbookCaravanFlyer.pdf.
Idaho’s Curricular materials homepage: http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/curricular_materials/ contains a listing of all state approved curricular materials, adoption process statutes, upcoming events, adoption process deadlines as well as publisher contact information. Our website continues to be revised, please contact me if have difficulty in locating necessary information.
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Kentucky
Submitted by
Kathy Mansfield, Textbooks/Library Media Consultant
Kentucky Department of Education – Office of Teaching and Learning
I. Subject Areas of Last Year's Adoption
Mathematics
II. Subject Areas of Current/Next Year's Adoption
Practical Living/Career Studies and Career and Technical Education
III. Allocation/Funding for Instructional Materials
- $5.15 per pupil
- KY has “Flexible Focus Funds” (began with the 2003-04 state budget) that allow school districts to distribute funds between 5 categories to best serve the needs of student populations (ESS, Preschool, PD, Textbooks, Safe Schools).
IV. Challenges/Issues You Have Faced This Year
- New to job (as of August 17, 2009) – big learning curve for me
- Wording of policies/regulations that make gray areas for newer technologies
V. Significant Legislative or Policy Changes/Issues Affecting Instructional Materials
- 4% reduction in budget allocations to districts
- The wait for new mathematics standards has caused some districts to hold off on this year’s textbook orders
VI. Future Subject Areas of Adoption/Changes to Cycle (if any)
Next adoption: Arts and Humanities
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Oregon
Submitted by
Drew Hinds, Education Specialist
Oregon Department of Education | Education Improvement and Innovation
I. Subject Areas of Last Year's Adoption
K-8 Mathematics (In classrooms by September 2009)
II. Subject Areas of Current/Next Year's Adoption
9-12 Mathematics and K-12 Science (In classrooms by September 2010)
III. Allocation/Funding for Instructional Materials
Per-pupil allocation funding supports school district purchase of instructional materials and is weighted based on the resources of the school district and the population of English language learners and special education students.
IV. Challenges/Issues You Have Faced This Year
State-level staff changes that supported bids, billing and contracts and working with publishers to submit ‘all’ student contact materials to NIMAC in NIMAS formats.
V. Significant Legislative or Policy Changes/Issues Affecting Instructional Materials
State-level budget reductions due to decreased tax revenue that influences state and district resources and has effectively closed Oregon’s School for the Blind. School Districts must annually adopt from the state instructional materials list, independently adopt using the State Criteria and Process, or postpone for up to two years.
VI. Future Subject Areas of Adoption/Changes to Cycle (if any)
Second Language (World Languages) (In classrooms by September 2011)
Social Sciences (In Classrooms by September 2012)
Resources and Updates: http://www.ode.state.or.us/go/InstructionalMaterials.
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South CarolinaSubmitted
by
Kriss Stewart
SC Instructional Materials Adoption Program
| I. | Subject Areas of Last Year's Adoption
2008 Adoption Cycle (materials in the classroom beginning school year 2009-10)
Business, Management, and Administration
- Accounting 1, 2
- Personal Finance (formerly known as Financial Management)
- Professional and Leadership Development
- Web Page Design (Dreamweaver)
Engineering/Industrial Technology Education
- Industrial Technology Education 1, 2, 3
Finance
- Business Finance
- Banking and Investments
- Insurance
Information Technology
- Digital Imaging 1, 2
- Animated Computer Production
Language Arts, Secondary
- Advanced Composition
- English Language Arts, Grades 9–12
- English Language and Composition, Advanced Placement
- English Literature and Composition, Advanced Placement
- Journalism
- Speech
Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
- Emergency and Fire Management Services
- Law Enforcement Services (Criminal Justice and Forensic Science)
Marketing, Sales, and Service
- Advertising
- Fashion Design and Apparel Construction
- Interior Design
- Merchandising
- Global Markets
- Sports and Entertainment Marketing 2
Mathematics, Elementary and Middle
- Mathematics, Grades K–5
- Mathematics (includes Pre-Algebra), Grades 6–8
Modern and Classical Languages
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
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| II. | Subject Areas of Current Adoption (2009)
- Algebra 1 and 2
- Mathematics for the Technologies 1 and 2
- Geometry
- Mathematics for the Technologies 3
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| III. | Allocation/Funding for Instructional Materials
General Assembly appropriated funds in the amount of $40,500,000 for FY 2009-10.
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| IV. | Challenges/Issues You Have Faced This Year
The funding of instructional materials has been most challenging this year. Due to budgetary reductions, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) put in place cost saving measures in an effort to fund as many 2008 adoption areas as possible. On November 12, 2008, the South Carolina State Board of Education approved the motion to have publishers rebid materials recommended by review panels for the 2008 adoption cycle and reduce costs of providing materials to schools by moving materials bid as ancillary (free with order) to supplemental status (purchased with local funds). Allowable free-with-order materials include teacher editions and teacher resource CD-ROMs or web-based versions.
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| V. | Significant Legislative or Policy Changes/Issues Affecting Instructional Materials
Senate Bill 379 – A Joint Resolution to allow local school districts and special schools to transfer funds among appropriated revenues in order to ensure the delivery of academic and arts instruction during the 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 fiscal years; to allow school districts for fiscal years 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 to suspend certain professional staffing ratios, to transfer funds, to delay the date that teacher contracts are issued, and to negotiate salaries for retired and TERI teachers below minimum salary requirements; to allow school districts for the 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 fiscal years to furlough teachers and school and district administrators upon certain conditions; to provide certification and reporting requirements; to suspend certain formative assessments and to allow school districts to purchase the most economical type of bus fuel for the 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 fiscal years. . .
SECTION 3. Notwithstanding another provision of law and for the 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 fiscal years, implementation of formative assessments for grades one, two, and nine, the foreign language program assessment and the physical education assessment, must be suspended. New textbook adoptions may be suspended. Nothing in this joint resolution suspends, amends, modifies, or otherwise authorizes changes in the manner in which textbooks are purchased. School districts and the State Department of Education must be granted permission to purchase the most economical type of bus fuel.
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| VI. | Future Subject Areas of Adoption/Changes to Cycle (if any)
2010 Adoption Cycle
The Curriculum and Instructional Materials Advisory Committee will meet in September/October 2009 to determine subject area recommendations for the 2010 adoption cycle. |
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West Virginia
Submitted by
Alma Simpson
Coordinator of Instructional Materials
I. Subject Areas of Last Year's Adoption
- World Languages
- Dance
- Theatre
- Driver Education
II. Subject Areas of Current/Next Year's Adoption
- Mathematics
- Agricultural Education
- Family and Consumer Sciences
III. Allocation/Funding for Instructional Materials
Funds for instructional materials are based on taxes and the amount awarded to counties is based on student enrollment.
IV. Challenges/Issues You Have Faced This Year
- This is only my 2nd year, and I am still on a learning curve which is in and of itself a challenge.
- Companies were unable to secure bonds as required by the State
- The West Virginia online bidding tool is not friendly for bidding digital resources.
V. Significant Legislative or Policy Changes/Issues Affecting Instructional Materials
A request for a change in Policy is out on comment until August 10. The changes being requested are primarily designed to make it easier for companies to bid electronic materials.
- Language is included that is specific to electronic resources (allowing for subscription pricing, etc.)
- Language is included that establishes a blackout period during which time publishers and/or their representatives cannot contact education personnel regarding items that will be bid during an adoption cycle.
VI. Future Subject Areas of Adoption/Changes to Cycle (if any)
West Virginia plans to revise State Code to bring it into the 21st Century. This will include a total revision of our current adoption cycle; however, it should not impact next year’s social studies adoption.
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