State Review & Adoption Process:

Description

• To implement a review process at which instructional materials submitted by publishers for adoption consideration as core are scored and ranked as core.
• To identify HQIM that meet NM academic content standards and benchmarks and are evidence-based.
• To post an approved and ranked list of instructional materials for districts to assist in their local adoption process and make informed purchases.

Instructional Material Rule (Revised December 2018)

• Requires the inclusion of the review for Cultural and Linguistic Relevance.
• Three distinct designations of materials:
• Adopted and Recommended
• Adopted and Recommended with Reservations
• Not Adopted and Not Recommended
• Allows for the review of Open Education Resources (OER) and Open Source Curriculum (OSC).
• Core instructional materials as certified by the publisher must demonstrate to be evidence-based or it will not be reviewed and will not be adopted by the state.

Adoption Cycle

1. It is not a requirement to follow the adoption cycle, it is recommended in order to have access to the most current instructional materials.  Click here to find the most current adoption cycle.