Thank
you for your interest in the Texas instructional materials adoption
process. Generally, the state of Texas adopts programs in a variety
of configurations which address the Texas Essential Knowledge
and Skills (TEKS). The state does not adopt supplementary materials
which do not address a minimum of 50% of the TEKS in the subject
area and grade level for which materials are submitted.
To
begin participation in a Texas adoption, the publisher/submitter
should perform the following:
1.
Acquaint himself/herself with the State Board of Education Rules
via the following link: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter066/index.html.
2.
Review the Adoption Cycle located at
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/textbooks/adoptprocess/adoptioncycle.pdf.
Using
this cycle, the publisher can determine which adoption year is
appropriate to his/her materials. He/she can then decide whether
or not it is appropriate to submit a Statement of Intent to Bid
Instructional Materials.
3.
Obtain a copy of the proclamation (invitation to bid) appropriate
to the adoption in which he/she wishes to participate. Current
proclamations are available on the TEA website at: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/textbooks/proclamations/.
Please
note that proclamations are published approximately 18 - 24 months
prior to the first deadline. For example, Proclamation 2004 has
a December 2005 deadline for submitting the required Statement
of Intent to Bid.
4.
Thoroughly acquaint himself/herself with the Texas Essential Knowledge
and Skills (TEKS) appropriate to the subject area and grade level
which his/her submission will address. All TEKS for a subject
area and grade level are listed in the proclamation. The TEKS
are the criteria by which a submission will be evaluated.
5.
Acquaint himself/herself with the manufacturing Standards and
Specifications for Textbooks published by the Advisory Commission
on Textbook Specifications. Instructional materials adopted by
the state of Texas must adhere to the standards set forth in this
publication. This publication can be obtained by calling (386)
986-4552. See www.bmibook.org
for more information.
6.
Certify that all submissions are free of factual errors at the
time a contract for the materials is signed.
7.
Familiarize himself/herself with the schedule and deadlines listed
in the proclamation.
8.
Submit the Statement of Intent to Bid Instructional Materials
by the proclamation's deadline to initiate participation in the
process. The Statement of Intent to Bid forms will be available
on the Textbook Administration web page no later than 90 days
prior to the due date. In addition, a letter is mailed to every
publisher in the adoptions database offering them the option to
request a packet to be sent to them by mail.
Following
these steps will help to ensure your successful participation
in the Texas adoption process.
Please
visit our website at www.tea.state.tx.us/textbooks
for additional information. If you have any additional questions
or concerns, please contact:
Christopher
Lucas
Director of Review and Adoption
Texas Education Agency
1701 N. Congress Ave.
Austin, Texas 78701-1494
Phone: (512) 463-9601
Fax: (512) 463-8728
Email:
christopher.lucas@tea.state.tx.us
