Instructional materials are one of the most important tools educators use in the classroom to enhance student learning. They must fully align with the Louisiana Student Standards—what students are expected to learn and be able to do at the end of each grade level or course—and be high quality to provide meaningful instructional support.
The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) is committed to ensuring that every classroom has access to a high-quality curriculum. In Louisiana, all school systems can purchase instructional materials that best fit their local communities, since those closest to students are best positioned to decide which materials are appropriate for their district and classrooms.
Comprehensive List of Tiered Reviews
Instructional Materials Review Weekly Report
Central Book Depository
Instructional Materials Reviews Quick Links
Currently Under Review:
2026–2027 Review Cycle
The online instructional materials review focuses on materials in:
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early childhood education (ECE),
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K-12 science full courses,
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K-12 social studies courses,
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K-12 dyslexia intervention programs, and
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the following Tier 1 re-submissions
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K-12 English language arts courses (ELA),
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3-12 intensive intervention programs, and
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K-12 mathematics courses.
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Submit Instructional Materials for the 2027-2028 Review Cycle
Content areas and timelines may change - check back regularly.
Content Areas Accepted for Review | Submission Window | Submission Form |
ECE (ages birth to five), K-12 ELA, K-12 | October 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027 |
Submit Instructional Materials for the 2026-2027 Review Cycle
Content areas and timelines may change - check back regularly.
Content Areas Accepted for Review | Submission Window | Submission Form |
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| K-12 science and K-12 social studies | July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 | Submit Now |
| Eligible K-12 ELA, foundations of reading intensive intervention 3-12, and K-12 mathematics resubmissions (must retain Tier 1 rating after Cover Page Review) | Within 30 days once the Cover Page Review is complete | Submit Now |
Support for Local School Systems
To support local school systems in making their own local, high-quality decisions, the LDOE leads online reviews of instructional materials. The tiered reviews describe the degree of alignment with the Louisiana Student Standards. Each local school system should determine whether its use is appropriate to meet the educational needs of its students. The following resources support school systems in making informed decisions about instructional materials and include policy guidance that outlines the choices school systems have when adopting instructional materials.
Instructional Materials Contract Pricing
Resources for School Systems
Publishers
Science and social studies materials can be submitted year-round. For the 2026-2027 Review Cycle, resubmissions of Tier 1 ELA, intensive intervention, and mathematics instructional materials are limited to Tier 1 reviews with archive dates between 2023-2026. New submissions for K-12 ELA, foundations of reading intensive intervention 3-12, K-12 mathematics, and Early Childhood Education (ECE) will be accepted beginning October 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027, for the 2027-2028 Review Cycle. The following resources include essential information and tools to guide publishers through the LDOE’s Instructional Materials Review process.
Publisher's Tools
Instructional Materials Review Rubrics
Public Comment
Parents and other members of the public are invited to participate in the review process. Once released for public review, materials are open for public comment for a period of four weeks. To submit a public comment, contributors must agree to the rules for participation.
IMPORTANT: The LDOE will not verify the accuracy or validity of public comments, nor do public comments reflect the opinions or policies of the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education or the State Superintendent of Education.
IMPORTANT:
Comments submitted will be made available to the public. Comments will be posted as part of the completed reviews posted on the Curricular Resources Annotated Reviews page.
The Department will not verify the accuracy or validity of public comments, nor do public comments reflect the opinions or policies of the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education or the State Superintendent of Education.