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Instructional Materials

As defined by the Texas Education Code §31.002, instructional materials are resources designed to deliver essential knowledge and skills in the public school curriculum. These materials can be presented through various media formats and are intended for use by teachers, principals, and students to support effective learning.

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) defines Instructional Materials as any medium or combination of media that deliver the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for a subject in the public school curriculum. This includes resources such as lesson plans and grading rubrics. TEA supports and coordinates the review and approval of instructional materials by the State Board of Education (SBOE) and provides oversight for their statewide implementation.

ESC Region 20 is committed to supporting districts in understanding, adopting, and implementing High-Quality Instructional Materials, along with the associated programs, products, and platforms. While the selection of instructional materials remains a local decision, our team is here to provide guidance and support for any choice made by our districts.

News and Updates:

APPROVED Instructional Materials

School districts and charter schools are required to certify annually to the State Board of Education and the commissioner that, for each subject in the required curriculum other than physical education, students have access to instructional materials that cover all the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Texas Education Code 31.004
 
Before ordering materials through EMAT, district staff must complete EMAT training to obtain a login. The training provides more details about the ordering process, including requisitions and disbursements.
When EMAT reopens for each school year, every district must complete a set of prerequisites:
  • Complete the Allotment and TEKS Certification process.
  • Select summer ship dates.
  • Review and update contacts and addresses.
 
EMAT Access
 
For information on getting started with EMAT and accessing the training videos, please visit the TEA's EMAT Access page.
 

Ordering Accessible Materials
State-adopted accessible instructional materials, including braille, large-print, audio, and digital, are provided free of charge to eligible students and can also be ordered through EMAT.

Instructional Materials Flowchart: Understanding the Connections
Instructional Materials Flowchart
Instructional Materials Flowchart