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This is a notice for intent to substitute in accordance with 70 O.S. §16-107 and OAC 720:10-5-6. Publishers with approved bids may request to replace a currently adopted textbook with a new or revised edition if the substitution meets the following criteria: 

1. Content and Quality: The new edition must be of equal or better quality than the current version. Substitutions should not present significant changes that would make it difficult to use the new edition alongside the existing one in classrooms. 

2. Timing: Substitutions will not be accepted in the last year of the contract period. 

Intent to Substitute Form - https://tinyurl.com/5ayn8rtv  

The deadline for submitting the intent to substitute is January 3, 2025.  

If you have any questions or require further clarification, please feel free to reach out to Carolynn Bristow, Project Manager of Educational Material at [email protected] 

To support local school districts in accessing and selecting high-quality instructional materials, the Oklahoma State Department of Education provides the following support structures:

• Robust Reviews for Statewide Adoption Lists - With the Oklahoma State Textbook Committee, facilitate a robust state-level, instructional material evaluation process with content experts in Oklahoma. Learn More.
• Guidance and Support for District-Level Adoptions - Develop guidance and instructional material evaluation tools to support districts in selecting high-quality instructional materials that meet the needs of their students. Learn More.
• Increased Access to Free, High-Quality Instructional Materials - Engage in projects that aim to provide free and open, comprehensive, high-quality instructional materials to districts and teachers. Learn More.

Learn more about why high-quality instructional materials matter in this presentation and this document.