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. All curricular materials included on the HQCM advisory list must meet the criteria outlined in the rubrics below:
Additionally, all curricular materials must meet criteria for age appropriateness and align with applicable state laws and community standards.
IDOE is committed to ensuring all materials on the HQCM advisory list align with current statutory requirements, as well as best practices. As you may know, there is currently legislation moving through the Indiana General Assembly that could inform future evaluation criteria. To ensure schools have the most up-to-date, consistent information when making decisions regarding curricular materials, development of a 2025 HQCM advisory list will begin following the conclusion of the legislative session and will be shared later this year.
Schools proceeding with curricular materials adoption before the release of the 2025 HQCM advisory list must ensure adopted and implemented materials meet criteria for age appropriateness and align with applicable state laws and community standards. Schools with below 70% proficiency on IREAD are encouraged to pause curriculum adoption processes to ensure requirements of IC 20-32-8.5-2 are met through the adoption of core reading curriculum approved by the department. IDOE will work with the Indiana General Assembly during the second half of the legislative session to make any necessary adjustments to state statute to ensure schools below 70% proficiency on IREAD remain in compliance with the law while a new HQCM advisory list is being developed.
See the full memo here. Any questions can be directed to hqcm@doe.in.gov.