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Bluebonnet Learning Instructional Materials

ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ develops Bluebonnet Learning instructional materials, which are considered state-developed OER. This includes materials approved by the SBOE through the IMRA process and pilot materials that will eventually be submitted for review. As state-developed OER, IMRA-approved Bluebonnet Learning instructional materials are eligible for the SBOE-Approved Instructional Materials Entitlement (Section 48.307) and the State-Developed OER Instructional Materials Entitlement (Section 48.308).

Pilot Bluebonnet Learning Instructional Materials 

Pilot instructional materials are Bluebonnet Learning materials that have not yet been submitted to or reviewed in the IMRA process. 

HQIM | General Definition

HQIM refers to materials aligned to academic standards, are content-rich with clear learning outcomes, reflect evidence-based practices, and provide a full suite of teacher and student materials.

HQIM | Texas Definition 

To be considered HQIM in the state of Texas, the instructional materials must: 

• Ensure full coverage of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
• Align to the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) and prekindergarten guidelines.
• Provide evidence-based best practices in the relevant content areas of reading language arts (RLA), math, science, and social studies.
• Support all learners, including students with disabilities, Emergent Bilinguals (EB), and students identified as gifted and talented. 
• Meet grade-level suitability requirements.
• Be free from factual error.
• ·¡²Ô²¹²ú±ô±ð frequent progress monitoring through embedded and aligned assessments.
• Provide teacher and student-facing lesson materials with implementation supports.
• Follow Manufacturing Standards and Specifications for Textbooks (MSST) for physical and electronic materials.
• Receive approval from the SBOE through the Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) process.

HQIM provides teachers with resources that ensure all students access rigorous, grade-level content. Review all the criteria HQIM must meet in each grade level and content area in the .  

Locally Adopted Instructional Materials

Instructional materials are a local school system decision; locally adopted instructional materials are the materials that have been chosen and implemented in schools by a local educational agency. Locally adopted instructional materials may or may not be approved by the SBOE or considered HQIM. 

OER | General Definition

OER materials reside in the public domain or are released under an intellectual property license allowing free use, reuse, modification, and sharing with others. 

State-Developed OER Instructional Materials | Texas Definition

State-developed OER are any instructional materials created by ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ. State-developed instructional materials are considered open education resources (OER). If approved by the SBOE, state-developed OER materials qualify for the SBOE-Approved Instructional Materials Entitlement (Section 48.307) and the State-Developed OER Instructional Materials Entitlement (Section 48.308).

Previously State-Adopted Instructional Materials 

Previously state-adopted instructional materials were reviewed and adopted in the preceding Proclamation process. These materials have not been reviewed in the IMRA process, are not considered HQIM (per the Texas definition), and are not eligible for additional HB 1605 funding entitlements. 

SBOE-Approved Instructional Materials 

SBOE-approved instructional materials are any materials that go through the IMRA process and receive approval by the SBOE. In Texas, SBOE-approved instructional materials are considered HQIM and qualify for the SBOE-Approved Instructional Materials Entitlement as outlined in Section 48.307.