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Content Standards & High-Quality Instructional Materials

Every student, every day, is engaged in meaningful, affirming, grade-level instruction.

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Content Standards and high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) are closely connected and work together to support strong teaching and learning. Standards define what students should know and be able to do, and HQIM are designed to align with those standards, and provide educators with the tools and resources to bring them to life in the classroom. When paired with curriculum-based professional learning and system-level supports, standards and high-quality instructional materials strengthen instructional coherence by aligning expectations, materials, and classroom practice. These aligned supports help educators deliver meaningful, affirming, grade-level learning for every student.

To learn more, visit the High-Quality Instructional Materials website.

ODE is see​king feedback on proposed updates to Oregon's High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) adoption schedule and related administrative rules. The proposed changes would provide more time between adoptions for planning, professional learning, and classroom implementation while clarifying district responsibilities for state-adopted and locally adopted content areas.

You can participate by attending a virtual engagement session and completing a 15-minute survey, or by reviewing a recorded webinar and background materials before taking the survey.

Review the HQIM Rule an​​d Schedule Engagement Flyer​ for details and registration information.

For questions, contact ODE.InstructionalMaterials@ode.oregon.gov​

Content Standards & High-Quality Instructional Materials Adoption Process

Oregon’s content standards and high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) lists are developed through a collaborative, statewide process that engages educators, content experts, and partners. The Oregon Department of Education convenes content standards and instructional materials panels to examine research, national trends, and instructional practice. Standards, HQIM criteria and evaluation are developed through multiple rounds of review and public feedback before adoption by the Oregon State Board of Education, helping ensure they are rigorous, relevant, and responsive to Oregon’s diverse communities.

  1. Standards Development: A content standards panel develops an initial draft, followed by public feedback.
  2. ​Standards Revision & Adoption: Feedback is incorporated, a second round of public input is gathered, and final standards are presented to the State Board of Education (SBE) for adoption.
  3. ​HQIM Criteria Development: An Instructional Materials Criteria Committee develops evaluation criteria aligned to standards, which are presented to the SBE for adoption.
  4. ​HQIM Evaluation & Adoption: Instructional materials are evaluated using the adopted criteria and content standards. The SBE adopts an approved list, and districts begin local adoption processes.
  5. ​Implementation Support: ODE provides technical assistance and professional learning to support implementation.
  6. ​Continuous Improvement & Alignment: ODE facilitates leadership networks and gathers implementation feedback to strengthen alignment, resources, and support.
  7. ​Monitoring & Coordination: ODE monitors implementation, verifies district postponement requests, and coordinates ongoing support for instructional materials adoption and use.

Content Standards & High-Quality Instructional Materials Adoption Schedule

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The State Board of Education maintains a statewide schedule for adopting HQIM. Following standards revisions, the state supports districts in reviewing, selecting, and implementing aligned materials, while districts make final adoption decisions based on local needs.

The 2026-2035 proposed adoption schedule is scheduled to go before the State Board for a first read in September, followed by a second read and potential adoption in October 2026.

The schedule may be adjusted based on research, national trends, and state priorities. While the state coordinates HQIM adoption for select content areas, The Arts, World Languages, Physical Education (PE), Personal Financial Education (PFE), and Higher Education & Career Path Skills (HECPS) will be supported through standards review, development of HQIM criteria, and guidance. Instructional materials in these content areas will be adopted locally by districts through independent processes.

Transformative SEL and Comprehensive School Counseling Standards are updated periodically. Because they are connected to frameworks and to be used across different contexts, are developmental (not tied to specific grades), and are not credit-bearing, they are integrated within content-area HQIM and do not require a separate, independent adoption process.

Contact Us

For more information, email ODE.Standards@ode.oregon.gov