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)
Content Review Team Application
The application for the Content Review Team opens each year after the application questions are approved at the February State Textbook Committee (STC) meeting. Applications will be available beginning in March and will remain open through the first Friday in April.
Individuals chosen for the Content Review Teams will evaluate instructional materials using the official rubric approved by the State Textbook Committee. Reviewers will have full access to all vendor-provided materials for their assigned subject area.
Current Applications
The 2026 application form will be available in March. Applications will be due by 5:00 PM on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Content Review Teams selected for the 2026 adoption cycle will review: Science, Health, Physical Education, Vocational Education
Content Review Team Member Expectations
May or June - Attend training for the instructional material evaluation rubric and review process
August - October - 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 2 - Attend meetings to discuss and reconcile reviews of instructional materials with OSDE staff.
All meetings are expected to be held virtually.
Contact Information
Carolynn Bristow
Program Director, Educatiional Material
Oklahoma State Department of Education
(405) 522-1904
carolynn.bristow@sde.ok.gov
