Department of Education
Dr. Tim Webb, Commissioner
Adoption Coordinator Information
Information and Procedures for Textbook Adoptions
During the 2008-09 school year, school systems will be adopting new textbooks in the areas of Science, Health. Lifetime Wellness, Physical Education, Agricultural Education and Family and Consumer Sciences
You may appoint as many committees as necessary to conform to your local organizational structure. All members of the local textbook selection committees are required to subscribe to the oath appearing on ED-2154, which may be administered by any notary public.
The State Textbook Commission formulates the recommended list in it October meeting and forwards it to the State Board of Education for their consideration. Publishers will be notified that sample textbooks are to be delivered to you by January 6, 2009.
Tennessee Book Company has again graciously agreed to coordinate the distribution of your requests for adoption samples to the publishers. To enter your requests, log on to the Tennessee Book Company Web site at the address below, click on “Section III Information ” under “State Information,” and follow the instructions.
The cost of samples has become a significant factor in the price of textbooks; please request only as many samples as are necessary for your teachers to review. Order samples only for those courses expected to be offered in your school system.
Your Report of Adoption is due April 22, 2009. It will also be filed electronically on the Tennessee Book Company website. You will receive more information about this process at a later date.
The timely filing of these reports is critical in assisting the depository and the respective publishers in projecting needs and acquiring sufficient inventory to deliver books to meet your needs prior to the opening of schools in the fall of 2008. We recommend that you appoint your committees as soon as possible and provide opportunities for them to discuss curriculum needs and to plan for careful evaluation of the approved textbooks.
Below are the following forms needed for the adoption process. These forms may be completed electronically except where original signatures are required.
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Return Information |
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Plan Selection Form for Local Textbook Hearings (Around January 16-April 21, of each year)
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Return by FAX or US Mail to the Office of Textbook Services by October 15 each year |
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Local Hearing Schedule |
Returned electronically to Tennessee Book Company
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Request for Samples |
Returned electronically to Tennessee Book Company
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Director of Schools Record of Names and Qualifications of Members of Local Textbook Selection Committees
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Remains in Office of the Director of Schools |
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Certification of Compliance with Tennessee Code Annotated Section 49-3-310 (4) (A)
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Return by US Mail, with original signatures, to the Office of Textbook Services by October 15th of each year.
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Textbook Coordinator Update |
Return by fax or e-mail when changes are made but no later than September 20th of each year.
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ED-5078 - Section III
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Tentative TN Textbook Adoption Schedule 2007-2009 Section III |
For your reference only |
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Categories by Subject |
Section III Categories Science Health/Wellness Physical Education Agricultural Education Family and Consumer Sciences |
For your reference only
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Certification of Adoption for Section III |
Return by US Mail, with original signatures, to the Office of Textbook Services by April 22, of each year.
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Report of Local Adoption of Textbooks for Section III |
Due to the state April 22, each year . Electionic copy to the Office of Textbook Services and also Tennessee Book Company
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