Oklahoma State Textbook Committee


Contact Information

Anthony Purcell, Program Manager, Instructional Materials and Tutoring Programs, Standards and Learning

Anthony.Purcell@sde.ok.gov

Members

Chairpersons

  • State Superintendent Ryan Walters, Chairperson
  • Kendra Wesson, Designated Chairperson
  • Jay Rotert: Congressional District 1, Vice-Chairperson

Members

  • Vacant: Congressional District 1
  • Vacant: Congressional District 2
  • Vacant: Congressional District 2
  • Sonya Covalt: Congressional District 3
  • Holly Helm: Congressional District 3
  • Terry Brandenburg: Congressional District 4
  • Vacant: Congressional District 4
  • Allison Kidney: Congressional District 5
  • Vacant: Congressional District 5
  • Teresa Gerber: At-Large
  • Vacant: At-Large
  • Anthony Purcell: Secretary

Refer to 70 O.S. § 16-101 for more information related to State Textbook Committee membership and qualifications.

Subject Cycle

The Textbook Committee annually prepares a list of available textbooks that meet the academic criteria for Oklahoma's public schools. Due to the time and attention this process requires, the Committee reviews one or more subjects each year. 

  • Computer Education/Instructional Technology is evaluated every three years.
  • All other subjects are on a six-year cycle. 70 O.S. § 16-102; OAR 720: 10-1-2

Instructional Material Subject Cycle 2023-24

Meeting Calendars  

Agendas

2023-24

Math PK - 2nd: Savvas 

2022-23
2021-22 - Meeting Calendar 
 
Back to Top
Share This Page!
Last updated on March 1, 2024