The Mississippi Department of Education defines High-quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) as materials that are aligned to the Mississippi College-and Career-Readiness Standards, externally validated, comprehensive, and which include engaging texts (books, multimedia, etc.), problems, and assessments. The Offices of Elementary Education and Reading, Secondary Education, and Textbooks are seeking qualified individuals to serve as reviewers for the 2020-2021 Textbook Adoption process. The following content areas are seeking reviewers:
ELA/Literacy (K-3) – Foundational Skills / Handwriting (K-3)
ELA/Reading (K-12) – K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12
Pre-Kindergarten HQIM Curriculum – Comprehensive
CTE – Fire Science and Law Enforcement; Family Dynamics, Child Development, and Nutrition and Wellness; Polymer Science, Simulation Animation Design, and Digital Media Technology; Business, Marketing, and Finance; and Lodging, Hospitality and Tourism Management and Cosmetology
ELA/Literacy HQIM Reviewer Application
For individuals interested in applying to serve as an ELA/Literacy HQIM reviewer, please complete this application by September 30, 2020, at 5:00 pm. Any applications received after this deadline will not be reviewed. For more information about HQIM, please visit the High-Quality Instructional Materials page on the MDE website.
Questions regarding the ELA/Literacy HQIM review process should be directed to:
Kristen Wynn, State Literacy Director (K-12) atkwells@mdk12.org; Natalie Crowder, English Language Arts Content Director at ncrowder@mdek12.org; or LeighAnne Cheeseman, Assistant State Literacy Coordinator (K-3) at lcheeseman@mdek12.org.
Pre-K HQIM Comprehensive Curriculum Reviewer Application
For individuals interested in applying to serve as a Pre-K HQIM Comprehensive Curriculum reviewer, please complete this application by October 2, 2020, at 5:00 pm. Any applications received after this deadline will not be reviewed. For more information about HQIM, please visit the High-Quality Instructional Materials page on the MDE website.
Questions regarding the Pre-K HQIM Comprehensive Curriculum review process should be directed to:
Dr. Jill Dent, Director of Early Childhood Education at jdent@mdek12.org or Joyce Greer, Early Childhood Instructional Specialist at jgreer@mdek12.org.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Curricula Reviewer Application
For individuals interested in applying to serve as a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Curricula reviewer, please complete this application by October 2, 2020, at 5:00 pm. Any applications received after this deadline will not be reviewed.
Questions regarding the CTE Curricula review process should be directed to:
Ms. Tonya Gibson, Director of Instructional Development, Career and Technical Education at tgibson@mdek12.org.