Ohio's Department of Education and Workforce has opened a submission window for those seeking a place on a recommended list of core mathematics instructional materials covering kindergarten through fifth grade.
Details for the 2026-2027 request for applications, described by the department as including the schedule, evaluation criteria and review process, are posted on its High-Quality Instructional Materials in Mathematics webpage.
Two deadlines apply. Interested parties may file an Intent to Apply by Oct. 30, 2026, and submit completed applications by Nov. 30, 2026.
The department has scheduled an informational vendor call for Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, at 1 p.m. According to the bulletin, the session will guide prospective applicants through the 2026-2027 request, covering requirements, review pathways and the HQIM Math Rubric. Registration is required.
Questions about the review process and about high-quality instructional materials can be directed to MathMaterialsReview@education.ohio.gov.
All dates and figures above come from the department's bulletin, published Oct. 5, 2026.