High-Quality Curricular Materials Advisory Lists

The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) creates and annually revises a High-Quality Curricular Materials (HQCM) advisory list to support schools in the implementation of literacy instruction aligned with science of reading (IC 20-31-3-2(b)) and curricula for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (IC 20-20-5.5-2). IDOE also reviews comprehensive curricular materials supporting each domain of the Early Learning Standards.

Pursuant to the legislation referenced above, IDOE facilitates the HQCM evaluation process for defined subject areas every three years. The Standards Revision and Implementation Guidance reflects the timelines for HQCM evaluation and approval for Early Learning, Reading, and STEM subject areas.

All curricular materials included on the HQCM advisory list must meet the criteria outlined in the rubrics below:

• Early Learning Comprehensive Curriculum
• K-5 Core Reading
• 6-8 Core Reading
• K-12 Mathematics
• K-12 Science, Technology, and Engineering (updated rubric coming in 2028)

Indiana's Review Process

Vendors submit curricular materials for review by stakeholder committees, parents, and content experts. Submissions are evaluated to confirm alignment to the most recent Indiana Academic Standards, Indiana Early Learning Standards, Science of Reading, Next Level Programs of Study (NLPS) competencies, or College Board Learning Objectives. Evaluation criteria addresses instruction, assessment, professional development considerations, and compliance with relevant state and federal requirements. Only those vendor-submitted curricular materials that satisfy all required evaluation criteria appear on the advisory lists.

Approved vendor curricular materials are valid for a period of six years pending any updates to content alignment (e.g., Indiana Academic Standards), cost, legislation or rule. Vendors must confirm annually any specific changes to materials and related pricing.

Curricular materials used in Indiana schools must meet current legislative requirements and should be reviewed locally for age appropriateness and alignment with local community standards and other state and local evaluation criteria prior to adoption and implementation. Curriculum adoption is managed at the local level.

Answers to frequently asked questions can be found here. Contact IDOE with any other questions at hqcm@doe.in.gov.

Vendor Materials

• 2026-2027 HCQM Vendor Submission Guide
• 2026-2027 HCQM Vendor Cost Sheet
• 2026-2027 HQCM FAQ

High-Quality Curricular Materials (HQCM) Concern Form

Curricular materials on the state's HQCM lists must meet legislative requirements and should be reviewed locally for age appropriateness and alignment with community standards prior to adoption and implementation. The below steps outline how concerns with the content of curricular materials on the HQCM lists can be reported:

Step 1: Concerns should be reported through the school or district’s locally-established process.

Step 2: Following this local process, this content can also be reported to IDOE using the form below. Any reported concerns will be reviewed along with the corresponding curricular materials and adjustments will be considered to the HQCM list.

Access the High-Quality Curricular Materials (HQCM) Concern Form here.