Instructional materials previously adopted and newly approved by the State Board of Education (SBOE), as well as non-adopted or non-approved instructional materials, can be purchased with designated instructional materials funds in EMAT, the state’s online ordering system.
Local school systems can procure instructional materials through a requisition for state-adopted and/or SBOE-approved instructional materials or through disbursements for materials ordered directly from the vendor.
Before procuring materials through EMAT, school systems must complete the following prerequisites:
- Complete the Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials (formerly known as the TEKS Certification Process).
- Complete EMAT training.
- Obtain EMAT Ordering Access by requesting the EMAT application in TEAL.
- Ensure all contacts and addresses in EMAT are updated.
EMAT Resources
Learn more about the different aspects involved in the procurement of instructional materials by exploring the following webpages:
Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials
Local school systems are required to certify annually to the State Board of Education (SBOE) and the commissioner.
Instructional Materials Funding
Instructional Materials Funding refers to the state funding streams available to local school systems to support the procurement of instructional materials.
EMAT Overview and Training
EMAT Overview and Training includes information and resources on requisitions, disbursements, accessible instructional materials, and freight.
Additional Resources
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Accessible Instructional Materials
Accessibility is the practice of making instructional materials usable by as many people as possible.
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Freight Funding Process
Freight is the shipping fee typically associated with purchasing physical instructional materials or technology.
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Multiple List Codes (MLCs) of Instructional Materials
MLCs allow school systems to search and explore previously adopted or currently approved instructional materials available for requisition in EMAT.
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Publisher Contact Information
Publisher Contact Information includes contact details for publishers of instructional materials within the EMAT system.