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Independent reviews of instructional materials and guidance on curriculum adoption, specifically for California school districts.

In California, 31 math programs and 30 ELA/ELD programs have been adopted by the State Board of Education. Districts are also permitted to select ”off-list” materials. In the midst of this multitude of options, but with limited information about the quality and alignment of each program, how do districts make the right choice of instructional materials for their students? Districts are investing huge amounts of money, educator time, and resources to identify the right material. The California Curriculum Collaborative, a project of EdReports.org and Pivot Learning, provides independent reviews of instructional materials for use in California classrooms, in addition to guidance on the California curriculum adoption process and support in aligning district priorities with curricular and budgetary regulations. These resources have been developed or tailored to specifically support California districts in selecting and adopting the highest-quality instructional materials aligned to local goals and student needs.

10/13/2026

Big news in the ELA/ELD world this month for California: on September 9, the State Board of Education (SBE) approved 31 professional development programs to support LEAs in teaching literacy in TK-5.

Then, on September 24, the Instructional Quality Commission met to recommend ELA/ELD programs based on the Reports of Findings for final approval by the SBE this November.

Review the PD program recommendations at:
https://hubs.la/Q04y_MM80

10/07/2026

In our most recent blog, we explore key takeaways on leading meaningful pilots from our Fall Workshop series with district, charter, and county leaders from across the state. Check out how intentional pilot design and structured opportunities to gather and reflect on evidence can help teams make stronger, context-specific decisions about instructional materials.

https://hubs.la/Q04y_8Hd0

10/05/2026

Whether you're just beginning to explore options or narrowing down final contenders, this resource works to bring greater clarity, transparency, and confidence to your math adoption decision-making process.

Dive into the Between the Greens Reports!
These reports provide in-depth comparative reviews of strongly rated California math curricula to support informed final adoption decisions. They were developed to support districts in choosing between a few similar, highly rated programs, or, in other words, to help you decide between green-rated options.

The reports:
- Feature criteria-based strengths and considerations (e.g., accessibility, assessment tools, usability, and task and teacher supports).
- Provide evidence-rich summaries detailing how each curriculum meets district-defined priorities.

Check them out: https://hubs.la/Q04y_7X10

10/01/2026

Join CalCurriculum and ELSF virtually on October 22 for From Gap Analysis to Action: Supporting Multilingual Learners with Your Adopted Materials.

Together, we’ll explore how districts can adapt, supplement, and enhance instruction to address gaps in language support, assessment, student discourse, and other key features for multilingual learners, without starting from scratch.

Sign up today: https://hubs.la/Q04y_6Tm0 (https://hubs.la/Q04y_5-H0)

09/29/2026

Whether you're just beginning to explore options or narrowing down final contenders, this resource works to bring greater clarity, transparency, and confidence to your math adoption decision-making process.

Meet the Math List Hub!
The hub supports district and school administrators who are early in the adoption process by providing filtering and comparison tools for approved California math programs, using transparent, HQIM-aligned information.

With the Math List Hub, you can:
- Filter by categories such as grade band(s), digital/print format, LMS integration capability, and language availability to narrow your list of potential programs to the features most essential to your adoption needs.
- Utilize the additional comparative tool for side-by-side review of curriculum options.

Check it out: https://hubs.la/Q04x_rP10

09/23/2026

California math adoption just got easier to navigate! 🔎

CalCurriculum is excited to launch the California Math Adoption Dashboard, built in partnership with the Center for Educational Market Dynamics (CEMD).

https://hubs.la/Q04xvQmc0

Designed for superintendents, curriculum directors, and school leaders, the dashboard maps math curriculum adoption across California and lets you explore which programs districts are using. Filter by county, grade band, or curriculum to get a clearer picture of the statewide adoption landscape.

As districts navigate curriculum adoption under California’s revised Mathematics Framework, having a clear view of what’s happening across the state can help bring greater clarity and confidence to the decision-making process.

09/21/2026

Coming Soon: Apply to be on California’s Instructional Quality Commission

California educators and education leaders are invited to apply to serve on the Instructional Quality Commission (IQC), an advisory body that helps shape California’s instructional standards, curriculum frameworks, and instructional materials. This is an opportunity to bring your expertise and perspective to statewide decisions about teaching and learning; applications are now being accepted through September 28th.

https://hubs.la/Q04xvPYg0

09/17/2026

CalCurriculum is thrilled to announce the next stage of two tools designed to support districts at every stage of the math adoption journey!

📝 Math List Hub helps districts narrow curriculum options based on their priorities with easy filtering and side-by-side comparisons.
https://hubs.la/Q04xvPTv0

💚 Between the Greens Reports provide in-depth reviews of highly rated California math programs to support final pilot and adoption decisions.
https://hubs.la/Q04xvPX50

Want to learn more about these new tools? Join us for the New Tools to Support Your Math Adoption Journey webinar on Wednesday, August 26, at 10:00 a.m. PT/1:00 p.m. ET!
Register here: https://hubs.la/Q04xvPWd0

09/15/2026

Upcoming Workshop: From Gap Analysis to Action: Supporting Multilingual Learners with Your Adopted Materials

Looking for guidance around how to support your multilingual learners with your adopted (or currently piloted) math materials? Join us with ELSF this October to examine how districts can adapt, supplement, and enhance instruction to address material gaps in language support, assessment, student discourse, and other key product features for MLLs without starting from scratch.

https://hubs.la/Q04xvPR00

09/10/2026

California math adoption just got easier to navigate! 🔎

CalCurriculum is excited to launch the California Math Adoption Dashboard, built in partnership with the Center for Educational Market Dynamics (CEMD).

https://hubs.la/Q04x9r450

Designed for superintendents, curriculum directors, and school leaders, the dashboard maps math curriculum adoption across California and lets you explore which programs districts are using. Filter by county, grade band, or curriculum to get a clearer picture of the statewide adoption landscape.

As districts navigate curriculum adoption under California’s revised Mathematics Framework, having a clear view of what’s happening across the state can help bring greater clarity and confidence to the decision-making process.

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