Curricular Materials

The adoption process for curricular materials follows a six-year cycle, in alignment with Idaho Content Standards reviews. The State Board of Education’s Curricular Materials Selection Committee approves Content Area Adoption Guides, ensuring that materials meet state standards. While the materials undergo a thorough review, the final selection of materials is up to each local district or charter school, in accordance with their own policies and procedures.

For more details on the 2025-2026 Curricular Materials Review, including the adoption process, Open Educational Resources (OER), publisher information, and more, visit the Idaho Department of Education’s Curricular Materials webpage.

Teachers: Help us review curricular materials!

The Idaho Department of Education is requesting applications for review team members to examine CTE curricular materials. More information is coming soon. Reviewers will receive perks, including a stipend and keep the materials they review. All work is done virtually. Apply by Jan. 16, 2026.

Publishers: Submit curricular materials for review!

If you wish to submit your CTE Curricular Materials for review, contact Sara Bell (208-332-6949) and submit your intent to bid by Oct. 31, 2025. Include the following information for each program you wish to submit:

• Main titles
• Content areas
• Grade levels

The Idaho Department of Education is responsible for ensuring that local education agencies have access to high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) that are aligned with Idaho’s Content Standards. As part of the process, IDCTE collaborates on reviewing curricular materials during updates to CTE programs.

Need More Information?

Stephanie Mai
Assistant Director of Program Quality
208.429.5507

Hayley Huffstutler
Grants Oversight Coordinator
208.429.5549