California, an adoption state, reviews and adopts instructional materials for grades K-8. The State Board of Education only adopts full course/core instructional materials for language arts, math, history/social science, science, health, visual and performing arts, and world languages. California considers print and digital formats for instructional materials. California employs an eight-year adoption cycle per subject. Instructional materials must meet 100% of adopted state standards in addition to other evaluation criteria. Districts are not required to adopt instructional materials reviewed by the state–it is incumbent upon districts to determine their own local needs.
Developed in collaboration with state and district digital learning leaders, instructional materials directors, procurement offices and academic officers, this publication highlights state level procurement case studies that share how states have effectively established and implemented policies for the procurement of high quality instructional materials and devices. As the process for the acquisition and implementation varies widely from state to state, the case studies provide detailed information about the process in each state. These in-depth studies of California, Indiana, Louisiana and Utah provide road maps for other states that are moving forward to implement digital learning materials policies and procedures.
This paper explores the steps states are taking to address the wireless equity gaps that exist among their schools. Leaders from Illinois, New Mexico, North Carolina, and Utah outline the planning, policy, funding, and management approaches their state agencies and education technology leaders are adopting regarding Wi-Fi, and they share their recommendations for promoting and/or creating equitable access opportunities to high-quality Wi-Fi connectivity.
Navigating the Digital Shift II: Implementing Digital Instructional Materials for Learning
SETDA expands upon the 2015 Navigating the Digital Shift report with a focus on living and learning in the digital age. In this second publication, stakeholders will learn about states’ guidance and policies around the implementation of digital instructional materials, as well as best practices.
