Agenda Item
b. Purchase of Instructional Materials and Resources (Not to Exceed $9,900,000)
Summary: Presented by: Dr. Sean Tartt, Acting Chief Academic Officer, Division of Teaching and Learning
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the purchase of previously adopted textbooks, supplemental resources, textbook management systems, and instructional materials, including print and digital resources, from 95 Core, Accelerate Learning, Amira Learning, BFW Publishers, Capstone, Carnegie Learning, Cengage, CodeHS, Edmentum, eDynamic, Evans & Sutherland, Find Your Grind, Follett, Hello World, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Imagine Learning, McGraw Hill, Pearson, Progress Learning, Reef Distribution, Savvas, Social Studies School Service, Studies Weekly, Textbook Warehouse, Transfr, and Vista Higher Learning in an amount not to exceed $9,900,000.
Why: According to Board Policy IFA-Instructional Media, the District must provide access to instructional resources including, but not limited to, textbooks and supplementary materials. It is necessary to purchase previously adopted textbooks, supplemental resources, textbook management systems, and instructional resources needed to replenish inventory or accommodate growth.
Details: During the 2026-2027 school year, the District may purchase previously adopted instructional resources from the following vendors that may exceed $100,000.00:
Vendor
Content/
Grade
Year Adopted
Format
*Cost Estimate
Accelerate Learning
Science K-2
2018
Digital
$143,785.00
Accelerate Learning
Science 3-8
2018
Digital
$208,367.25
BFW Publishers
AP World History
2018
Digital
$75,075.00
Carnegie Learning
World Languages MS & HS
2024
Print
$59,966.20
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ELA 9-12
2024
Print
$42,644.21
McGraw Hill
ELA 1-2 - Anthologies
2023
Print
$128,785.14
McGraw Hill
Social Studies - African American Studies
2018
Digital
$28,917.00
McGraw Hill
Social Studies - American Government and World Geography
2018
Digital
$1,970,186.40
McGraw Hill
ELA K-2 (TEs)
2023
Print
$251,950.60
McGraw Hill
ELA 6-8 (TEs)
2024
Print
$33,621.58
Pearson
Social Studies
AP (Human Geography, US Govt.-Politics, and Comp. Govt./Politics
2018
Digital
$125,748.75
Savvas
ES 3-5 (TEs)
2023
Print
$743,631.00
Social Studies School Service (Active Classroom)
Social Studies
6-7 and HS
2018
Digital
$246,362.22
Studies Weekly
Social Studies
K-2
2018
Print and Digital
$215,701.08
Textbook Warehouse
Fine Arts 4-5 (Band and Orchestra)
2023
Print
$1,408.25
Textbook Warehouse
World Languages ES
2024
Print
$348.25
Vista Higher Learning
World Languages MS and HS
2024
Print and Digital
$26,355.00
Vista Higher Learning
World Languages ES
2024
Print and Digital
$2,711.70
Total
$4,305,564.63
*Note: The quotes are based on projected enrollment, not actual enrollment.
Pursuant to Board Policy DJE III.D.3.g. 1-2, the textbook management systems and supplemental resources for schools have been evaluated annually and selected by qualified, professional personnel based on sound pedagogical judgement and in the District’s best interest. These selected resources from the following vendors may exceed $100,000.00 in a singular purchase:
Vendor
Content/
Grade
Format
*Cost Estimate
95 Core
ELA K-5
Digital
$2,327,390.40
Amira Learning
ELA K-3
Digital
$590,545.00
Capstone
All Areas
K-12
Digital
$167,865.60
Cengage - Gale
All Areas
K-12
Digital
$160,900.82
CodeHS
CTAE and STEM
K-12
Digital
$90,130.00
COSM Library
Science All
Digital
$75,000.00
Edmentum
Core Electives and CTAE 6-12
Digital
$306,516.23
eDynamic
CTAE
3-12
Digital
$488,800.00
Find Your Grind
CTAE
6-12
Digital
$95,000.00
Follett
All Areas
K-12
Digital Library Management System
$155,235.60
Hello World
CTAE
3-12
Digital
$255,000.00
Imagine Learning
ELA and Math/
English Language Learners and 3-8
Digital
$520,225.00
Progress Learning
Core Content
8-12
Digital
$72,094.75
REEF
Science All
Program Support
$50,000.00
Transfr
CTAE and STEM
6-12
Digital
$105,600
Total
$5,460,303.40
*Note: The quotes are based on projected enrollment, not actual enrollment.
Financial impact: Charge codes
Cost Estimate
100.1000.564000.00011.7580.9990.8010.035.0000 (Instructional Materials - Digital)
$2,798,441.62
100.1000.564100.00011.7580.9990.8010.035.0000 (Instructional Materials - Print)
$1,507,123.01
100.1000.564000.00911.7410.1310.8010.035.0000 (Educational Media - Digital)
$328,766.42
100.2220.553200.00911.7410.1310.8010.035.0000 (Educational Media - Management System)
$155,235.60
100.1000.553200.00011.7450.3011.8010.035.0000 (CTAE)
100.1000.564000.00011.7940.3011.8010.035.0000 (CTAE)
$1,034,530
100.1000.553200.00911.7410.1310.8010.035.0000 (FLEX)
$306,516.23
100.1000.530000.00011.7480.9990.8010.035.0000 (Teaching and Learning - 95 Core)
$2,327,390.40
100.1000.553200.09511.7480.9990.8010.035.0000 (Progress Learning)
$72,094.75
100.1000.530000.00011.7480.9990.8010.035.0000 (Teaching and Learning - Amira)
$590,545.00
460.1000.553200.07221.7130.1816.6015.094.2025 (Teaching and Learning - Imagine Learning)
$520,225.00
100.1000.561200.00011.6600.9990.6010.035.0000 (Fernbank Science Center)
$125,000
Cost Estimate
$9,765,868.03
Contact: Dr. Sean R. Tartt, Deputy Chief Academic Officer, Division of Teaching and Learning, 678-676-0731
Dr. Penny Mosley, Assistant Superintendent P-5, Division of Teaching and Learning, 678-676-0137
Dr. Rose Prejean-Harris, Assistant Superintendent 6-8, Division of Teaching and Learning, 678-676-0137
Dr. Laura Neely, Interim Director, K-12 Curriculum and Instruction, 678-676-0137
Mrs. Lummie Baker, Director Educational Media and Instructional Materials, Division of Teaching and Learning, 678-676-2423
Effective: June 16, 2026
Status: Pending Approval by the Office of Legal Affairs
Instructional Materials 2026-2027
Department Resource Grade Level Content Rationale/Justification Amount GL Charge Code
Area
Teaching and 95 Core Phonics Grades K-5 ELA This is a print and digital resource $1,734,073.20 100.1000.530000.00011.7
Learning to support core instruction in (renewals) 480.9990.8010.035.0000
English language arts. $280,800.00
(Sortegories)
$66,374.00
(addl. Materials)
$126,543.20
(K Para Resources)
$119,600.00
(K Para PL Support)
TOTAL:
$2,327,390.40
Teaching and Accelerate Learning Grades K-2 Science This is a digital resource to support $143,785.00 100.1000.564000.00011.7
Learning (STEMscopes) core instruction in science. 580.9990.8010.035.0000
Teaching and Accelerate Learning Grades 3-8 Science This is a digital resource to support 100.1000.564000.00011.7
Learning (STEMscopes) core instruction in science. $208,367.25 580.9990.8010.035.0000
Teaching and Amira Grades K-3 ELA This digital resource supports core $460,545.00 100.1000.530000.00011.7
Learning instruction in English Language 480.9990.8010.035.0000
Arts.
Teaching and Amira Grades K-3 ELA This resource supports core $130,000.000 100.1000.530000.00011.7
Learning instruction in English Language Arts 480.9990.8010.035.0000
Teaching and BFW Publishers HS Social Studies This is a digital resource to support $75,075.00 100.1000.564000.00011.7
Learning core instruction in AP World History 580.9990.8010.035.0000
Ed Media Capstone - PG/PGN Grades K-12 All Core Areas, The digital resource supports 167,865.60 100.2220.553200.00911.7
(Specifically for K-5 / HPE, SEL, and research and information literacy. 410.1310.8010.035.0000
Adaptable for EL and STEM Offers the ability to translate
Ex. Ed. and grades articles (audio/text) into district’s
6-12) top PHLOTES.
Instructional Carnegie Learning MS & HS World This is a print resource to support $59,966.20 100.1000.564100.00011.7
Materials Languages core instruction in Spanish for 580.9990.8010.035.0000
additional classes.
Ed Media Cengage - Gale Grades K-12 All Core Areas, The digital resource supports 160,900.82 100.2220.553200.00911.7
CTAE, STEM, research and information literacy. 410.1310.8010.035.0000
and Offers the ability to translate
College/Career articles (audio/text) into district’s
Testing/Plannin top PHLOTES.
g Resources
CTAE CodeHS Grades K-12 CTAE, STEM This digital resource supports $90,130.00 100.1000.553200.00011.7
elementary, middle, and high 450.3011.8010.035.0000
school Computer Science pathways.
FLEX Academy Edmentum Grades 6-12 Core, Elective, The resource contains digital $306,516.23
CTAE content and assessments for
students enrolled in virtual courses
through IEOs
CTAE eDynamic Grades 3-12 CTAE The digital resource is designed $488,800.00 100.1000.553200.00011.7
primarily for the Healthcare Science 450.3011.8010.035.0000
pathways; content can support
other CTAE pathways
(Cosmetology, Barbering,
Marketing, Engineering, and
Education).
Fernbank Science Evans & Sutherland – Grades K-12 Science This is a digital resource for $75,000.00 100.1000.561200.00011.6
Center Cosm Library planetarium shows 600.9990.6010.035.0000
CTAE Find Your Grind Grades 6-12 CTAE This digital resource supports $95,000.00 100.1000.553200.00011.7
career exploration for middle 450.3011.8010.035.0000
school CTAE pathways 100.1000.564000.00011.7
940.3011.8010.035.0000
Ed Media Follett Grades K-12 All Core, This is a digital resource and library $155,235.60 100.2220.553200.00911.7
Elective, and management system. 410.1310.8010.035.0000
CTAE Areas
CTAE Hello World Grades 3-12 CTAE The digital resource is specifically $255,000.00 100.1000.553200.00011.7
for Computer Science, AI, 450.3011.8010.035.0000
Cybersecurity, Programming, and 100.1000.564000.00011.7
Coding pathways. 940.3011.8010.035.0000
Teaching and Houghton Mifflin HS ELA This is a print resource to support $42,644.21 100.1000.564100.00011.7
Learning Harcourt core instruction in English Language 580.9990.8010.035.0000
Arts.
Teaching and Imagine Learning Grades 3-8 ELA and Math This is a digital resource to support $520,225.00 460.1000.553200.07221.7
Learning core instruction in Language, 130.1816.6015.094.2026
Literacy, Math/English Learners
Teaching and McGraw Hill Grades 1-2 English This is a print resource to support $128,785.14 100.1000.564100.00011.7
Learning Language Arts core instruction in English Language 580.9990.8010.035.0000
Arts - Anthologies
Teaching and McGraw Hill HS Social Studies This is a digital resource to support $28,917.00 100.1000.564000.00011.7
Learning high school core instruction in 580.9990.8010.035.0000
African American Studies
Teaching and McGraw Hill HS Social Studies This is a digital resource to support $1,970,186.40 100.1000.564000.00011.7
Learning high school core instruction in 580.9990.8010.035.0000
American Government and World
Geography.
Teaching and McGraw Hill Grades K-2 ELA This is a print resource to support $251,950.60 100.1000.564100.00011.7
Learning core instruction in English Language 580.9990.8010.035.0000
Arts.
Teaching and McGraw Hill Grades 6-8 ELA This is a print resource to support $33,621.58 100.1000.564100.00011.7
Learning core instruction in English Language 580.9990.8010.035.0000
Arts.
Teaching and Progress Learning Grades 8-12 ELA, Math, This is a digital resource used to $72, 094.75 100.1000.564100.00011.7
Learning Science, Social support EOC and EOG courses in 580.9990.8010.035.0000
Studies middle and high schools.
Teaching and Pearson HS Social Studies This is a digital resource to support $125,748.75 100.1000.564000.00011.7
Learning core instruction in AP Human 580.9990.8010.035.0000
Geography, AP US Govt.-Politics,
and AP Comp. Govt/Politics.
Fernbank Science Reef Distribution Grades K-12 Science This is a digital resource for $50,000.00 100.1000.561200.00011.6
Center planetarium shows. 600.9990.6010.035.0000
Teaching and Savvas Grades 3-5 ELA This is a print resource to support $743,631.00 100.1000.564100.00011.7
Learning core instruction in English Language 580.9990.8010.035.0000
Arts.
Teaching and Social Studies School Grades 6-7 & HS Social Studies This is a digital resource to support $246,362.22 100.1000.564000.00011.7
Learning Service (Active core instruction in social studies. 580.9990.8010.035.0000
Classroom)
Teaching and Studies Weekly Grades K-2 Social Studies This is a print and digital resource to $215,701.08 100.1000.56400.00011.75
Learning support core instruction in Social 80.9990.8010.035.0000
Studies.
Instructional Textbook Warehouse Grades 4-5 Fine Arts This is a print resource (Teacher $1,408.25 100.1000.564100.00011.7
Materials Edition) to support instruction in 580.9990.8010.035.0000
band and orchestra.
Instructional Textbook Warehouse Grades K-5 World This is a print and digital resource $348.25 100.1000.564100.00011.7
Materials Languages to support core instruction in 580.9990.8010.035.0000
Spanish for Immersion Program for
additional classes.
CTAE Transfr Grades 6-12 CTAE, STEM This digital resource supports $105,600 100.1000.553200.00011.7
AR/VR technology used in middle 450.3011.8010.035.0000
and high school CTAE and STEAM
labs
Instructional Vista Higher Learning MS & HS World This is a print and digital resource $26,355.00 100.1000.564100.00011.7
Materials Languages to support core instruction in 580.9990.8010.035.0000
Spanish for native speakers for
additional classes.
Instructional Vista Higher Learning Grades K-5 World This is a print and digital resource $2,711.70 100.1000.564100.00011.7
Materials Languages to support core instruction in 580.9990.8010.035.0000
Spanish for Immersion Program for
additional classes.
Total $9,765,868.03
During the 2026-2027 school year, the District and local schools may purchase instructional resources from the following vendors
that the combined spend amount may exceed $100,000.00:
Resource Area of Content Grade Level
95 Core Phonics ELA Grades K-5
ABC CLIO Social Studies Grades 6-12
Accelerate Learning (STEMscopes) Science Grades K-12
American Book Company Science and Math Grades 8 - 12
Amira ELA Grades K-8
Amsco ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, and World Grades 3-12
Languages
Apple All Content Areas Grades PK -12
Applied Educational Systems CTAE Grades 6-12
Barnes & Noble All Content Areas Grades K-5
BFW Publishers Science and Social Studies Grade 9-12
Booksource Classroom Libraries Grades PK-12
Bound to Stay Bound All Content Areas Grades PK-12
Cambium All Content Areas Grades K-12
Capstone All Content Areas Grades K-5
Carnegie Learning All Content Areas and World Languages Grades 6-12
Carolina Science Grade 6-8
CaseNEX EL Endorsement Grades K-12
Cengage All Content Areas Grade K-12
Clairmont Press Social Studies Grade 8
CodeHS CTAE/STEM Grades K-12
Curriculum Advantage (Classworks) ELA and Math Grades K-8
Curriculum Associates (iReady) Math/ELA Grades K-8
DBQ Project Social Studies Grades K-12
Defined STEM All Content Areas Grades K-12
Discovery All Content Areas Grades K-12
EBSCO All Content Areas Grades PK-12
ED MAT Company Science, Math, Social Studies, ELA Grades K-12
Edgenuity Science, Math, Social Studies, ELA, World Grades 6-12
Languages
Educational Learning Systems Math Grades K-6
Edmentum All Content Areas, Electives, and CTAE Grades 6-12
eDynamic CTAE Grades 3-12
Electude CTAE Grades 9-12
Ellevation EL – Intensive English Grades K-12
ETA Hand 2 Mind Math Grades K-5
Evans & Sutherland – Cosm Library Science Grades K-12
Find Your Grind CTAE/STEAM Grades K-12
First in Math – 24 Math Grades K-8
Flinn Scientific Science Grade K-12
Follett Content Solutions All Content Areas Grades PK-12
Follett Software All Content Areas Grades PK-12
Frey Scientific Science Grade K-12
Full Option Science System - FOSS Science Grades K-8
Gallopade International Social Studies Grades K-8
Gibbs-Smith Social Studies Grade 8
Goalbook Special Education (All areas) Grades K-12
Goodheart-Willcox Health and Physical Education Grades 6-12
Gopher Sport Health and Physical Education Grades K-12
Gumdrop Books All Content Areas Grades PK-12
Hand2mind Math Grades K-12
Heinemann Math/ELA Grades K-12
Hello World CTAE Grades 3-12
HF Group All Content Areas (Binding) Grades K-12
Holt McDougal Science Grades K-8
Math Grades 9-12
Spanish & French Grades 6-12
Chemistry Grades 9-12
ELA Grades K-5
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt All Content Areas Grades K-12
Imagine Learning ELA, Reading, and Math K-8 and Intensive English Program
JA (Junior Achievement) Social Studies Grades 6-12
Journey Education CTAE Grades 6-12
KP Education Systems CTAE Grades 6-12
Lab-aids Science Grades 6-12
Lakeshore Science Grades K-5
Learning Labs CTAE Grades K-12
Lexia Learning System ELA and Reading K-12
LibraryTrac All Content Areas Grades PK-12
Mackin Educational Resources All Content Areas Grades PK-12
MAD Learn CTAE Grades K-12
Maps 101 Social Studies Grades K-12
Martha Stockton Educational Sales All Content Areas Grades PK-12
McGraw Hill Science Grade 9-12
N2Y (News 2 You and Unique ELA, Math, Science, SS and current events PK-12
Learning System)
National Geographic Science Science Grades 9-12
Network for Teaching CTAE Grades 9-12
Entrepreneurship
Newsela ELA, Science, Social Studies, CTAE, SEL Grades 3-12
Nisewonger AV All Content Areas PK-12
Nystrom Education Social Studies Grades K-12
Onshape CTAE Grades 6-12
OverDrive Sora All Content Areas PK-12
PASCO Science Grade 9-12
Pearson Social Studies Grades K-12
Perfection Learning All Content Areas and World Languages Grades 3-12
Perma-Bound All Content Areas Grades PK-12
Progress Learning MS/HS EOC/EOG Course Prep Grades 8-12
ProQuest All Content Areas Grades PK-12
Publisher’s Direct All Content Areas Grades PK-12
Quaver Health/PE, Music Grades K-5
Reef Distribution Science Grades K-12
Reflex Math Math Grades 2-8
Rosetta Stone EL Grades 4-12
Savvas Learning Company ELA, Social Studies, Science Grades K-12
Scholastic All Content Areas Grades PK-12
Scholastic Library Publishing All Content Areas Grades PK-12
School Specialty Science Grades 8-12
Smithsonian All Content Areas Grades K-12
Social Studies.com Social Studies Grades 6-12
Social Studies School Service Social Studies Grades 6-12
(Active Classroom)
Stenhouse Publishers Literacy, Reading, and Math Grades K-12
Studies Weekly Social Studies Grades K-5
Superior All Content Areas Grades K-12
Teacher Created Materials Math Grades K - 8
TeachTown Social Skills and functional academics Grades PK-12
TestOut CTAE Grades 6-12
Textbook Warehouse All Content Areas Grades K-12
Transfr CTAE, STEM Grades 6-12
Triumph ELA and Math Grades 1-8
USA Testprep ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies Grades 6-12
Virtucom Laptops Grades K-12
Vista Higher Learning World Languages and EL- Intensive English Grades K-12
Ward’s Science Science Grades 6-12
Waterford Reading and Math Grades PreK-12
WaveCrest Aquatics Science Grades K-12
Wohl Publishing Social Studies Grades 9-12
World Book All Content Areas Grades PK-12
Zaner-Bloser Math Grades 3-5