Bluebonnet Learning

Bluebonnet Learning, developed by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), offers instructional materials grounded in evidence-based research to enhance teaching effectiveness and deepen student understanding. Fully aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), these resources equip educators with engaging tools to support student success at all grade levels. Recently, the State Board of Education (SBOE) approved TEA's proposal for Texas-owned textbooks, Bluebonnet Learning, as official curriculum resources for public schools.

Discover how Bluebonnet Learning state-developed instructional materials can transform teaching and learning in your school. These sessions provide an in-depth overview of high-quality, TEKS-aligned resources. Join us at Region 7 to explore tools, strategies, and lesson plans that support student success and streamline instruction across grade levels.

The Region 7 ESC Bluebonnet Learning team will provide Implementation Support.

Tentative Bluebonnet Learning Pricing for Non-LASO Districts

A. District/Campus Leader Training

Focus/Goal - To provide campus/district administrators with the tools to transition to and implement Bluebonnet materials.
Location - Region 7 ESC
Leadership Kickoff & Launch (3 days) -- To create the Transition Plan
Leader Communities of Practice (4 days throughout the year)
Two Learning Walks in-district
Includes participation in any product training at the ESC

B. Product Training - (Teachers)

Focus/Goal - To provide teachers/administrators with the tools to internalize upcoming units and lessons
Location - Region 7 ESC
Kick-Off Meetings (summer training 2-3 days depending on the OERs selected)
Four meetings throughout the year for ongoing implementation protocol training

C. Coaching Supports - (Instructional Coaches or Admins serving as ICs)

Focus/Goal - To provide Administrators/ICs with ongoing, monthly coaching support to ensure successful implementation
Location - Region 7 ESC and In-district
Kick-Off Meeting
Nine face-to-face meetings throughout the year
Two Learning Walks in-district
Includes participation in any product training at the ESC

D. PLC Support

Focus/Goal -
- Improve instructional delivery of Bluebonnet Learning materials and teacher effectiveness through reflective, outcomes-oriented, research-based learning communities.
- Reinforce instructional programs with a systematic process that fosters the internalization of instructional materials, refining instruction based on feedback, analyzing student work and data, and deepening understanding of content area knowledge and research-based instructional practices.
Kick Off meetings (summer training 2-3 days depending on the OERs selected)
Regular PLC facilitation coaching on campus to support campus PLC leads through a gradual release model.
Learning Walks with the campus administrator and instructional leads
Bluebonnet Learning Support - Math and/or RLA

*IMAT funds can be used to purchase any of the supports above
**You can select combinations of supports, however leader training is required
Example:

A,B
A,C
A,D

Procuring Bluebonnet Learning Instructional Materials

All Bluebonnet Learning materials are created with the intention of printing instructional materials for classroom use. As an open education resource, educators, campuses, and/or any individual can access all Bluebonnet Learning instructional materials digitally, for free. Printed copies of Bluebonnet Learning instructional materials are available for school systems to procure in the EMAT system.

Bluebonnet Learning Region 4 Print Program Pricing List

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

HIGH-QUALITY INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS (HQIM)

What is an HQIM?

To be considered HQIM in the state of Texas, the instructional materials must:

Ensure full coverage of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
Align to the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) and prekindergarten guidelines.
Provide evidence-based best practices in the relevant content areas of reading language arts (RLA), math, science, and social studies.
Support all learners, including students with disabilities, Emergent Bilinguals (EB), and students identified as gifted and talented. 
Meet grade-level suitability requirements.
Be free from factual error.
Enable frequent progress monitoring through embedded and aligned assessments.
Provide teacher and student-facing lesson materials with implementation supports.
Follow Manufacturing Standards and Specifications for Textbooks (MSST) for physical and electronic materials.
Receive approval from the SBOE through the Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) process.

What products are on the HQIM list?

On November 22, 2024, the State Board of Education (SBOE) approved a list of instructional resources for Math and K-5 RLA. This list will be updated annually as additional publishers submit materials for review and approval.

For K-8 Math:

Bluebonnet Learning Math
STEMScopes

Other Math Resources Approved:

Agile Minds (Grades 6–8, Algebra I, II, Geometry)
Alba (Grades K–1)
Cosenza & Associates (Grades 6–8, Algebraic Reasoning)
Curriculum & Associates: Texas i-Ready (Grades K–2, 6–8)
Kiddom (Grades K–5, Geometry)
OpenSax (Algebra I)

For K-5 RLA:

Bluebonnet Learning RLA
SAVVAS

Phonics Resources:

Bluebonnet Learning Skills (Grades K–3)
Amplify Skills (Grades K–3)
Curriculum Associates (Grades K–2)
Just Right Reader (Grades K–2)
Reading Horizons (Grades K–3)
Wilson (Grades K–2)

Helpful Resources:

When will HQIM be approved for other subjects?

OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES (OER)

What is OER?

What are the OER products?

BLUEBONNET LEARNING

Bluebonnet Learning is a state-developed, STAAR-aligned resource that can easily integrate with Google Classroom and other Learning Management Systems (LMS).

When will Bluebonnet RLA for grades 6-12 be available?

Does Bluebonnet include Algebra II and Geometry?

Does Bluebonnet include Advanced Middle School Math?

Can Bluebonnet Learning integrate with Google Classroom or other LMS platforms?

When can districts order Bluebonnet Learning?

Will Region 7 continue to support the CER OER previous versions of Eureka, Amplify & Carnegie?

Region 7 will continue to support our districts regardless of the instructional materials they choose. However, as Bluebonnet materials begin to roll out, the other materials will no longer be supported by the state and will not receive updates, edits, or additional support from the state. We encourage districts to consider moving to materials that will continue to receive updates, edits, and support. Older versions will gradually phase out and move out of active service.

Will TCMPC’s Texas Curriculum Resource have documents to support Bluebonnet Learning?

Will TCMPC continue to support all content areas?

Yes. TCMPC will maintain the traditional TEKS Resource System, which includes curriculum materials for all non-Bluebonnet content areas, such as Science, Social Studies, Secondary RLA, Middle School Advanced Math, and High School Math (excluding Algebra I, which is part of Bluebonnet Learning). Additionally, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, TEKS Resource System will also include curriculum documents for Pre-K.

PURCHASING & PRINTING INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

Is it necessary to go through a bidding process to purchase Bluebonnet Learning?

Will print and HQIM funds cover district printing costs?

Are we required to purchase materials in bundles (e.g., K-5 Math)?

Can we order directly from Great Minds for printing?

What training and funding resources are available in the EMAT system?

EMAT training can be found here or in the EMAT system.

Funding categories include:

Instructional Materials Technology Allotment (IMTA): ~$171/student + $16 for Emerging Bilingual students (funded bi-annually)
SBOE-Approved Instructional Materials Entitlement (HQIM): $40/student (rolls over yearly; current total is $80/student; funded annually)
State-Developed OER Instructional Materials Entitlement: $20/student (does not roll over; funded annually)

Does TEKS certification for 2025-2026 need to be completed before ordering?

Yes. You can complete the Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials in March or April. This process includes an inventory of the instructional materials currently used for all courses, including CTE and others.

After completing the inventory, the certification must be presented to your school board for approval. Once approved, the certification must be signed by both the Superintendent and the School Board Secretary and uploaded into the EMAT system.

It is strongly recommended to complete this process before EMAT opens in mid-May, allowing you to begin ordering materials immediately. Note that accessible instructional materials can be ordered at any time.

Does the School Board have to approve instructional materials?

Will districts be required to create an OER Transition Plan?

When will Instructional Materials funding be available?

TEXAS GATEWAY

Where will Bluebonnet materials be housed?

Will supplemental resources (videos, PowerPoints, STAAR-aligned questions) be available?

For more information, contact a member of our staff.

Emili Foster Coordinator II, Curriculum

Email Emili Foster 903.988.6801
Mendy Wandling Coordinator, Curriculum

Email Mendy Wandling 903.988.6713