Textbook Adoption and Procurement

Important Information

FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS ONLY Purchasing Textbooks with ESSER Funds Webinar and PowerPoint
NEW Instructional Materials Adoption Schedule
NEW Used Textbook Companies
NEW TIMS PowerPoint Presentation
According to School Book Supply, textbook publishers have been notified that they are responsible for subscription/consumable fulfillment. If you have any questions about this, then you will need to contact the individual publisher. List of Publisher Representatives
The MDE is working to develop a process for acquiring instructional materials from a centralized supplier.
The Office of Textbooks is responsible for coordinating the Adoption, Distribution, Care and Use of Instructional Materials in public, accredited non-public schools, and special state schools in Mississippi.

High Quality Instructional Materials

Mississippi Instructional Materials Matter

State Adopted High-Quality Instructional Materials

2021 Textbook Adoption and Management

Textbook Inventory Management System (TIMS)

The Office of Textbooks coordinates textbook adoption, distribution, care, and use in Mississippi's schools, both public and non-public. The Textbook Office supports the Textbook Inventory Management System (TIMS). Textbook procurement for state-accredited, non-public schools is facilitated through the Textbook Office. The surplus book program is also operated through the Textbook Office.

General TIMS questions can be directed to esimmons@mdek12.org or 601-984-8274. Technical/security questions can be directed to mdeapps@mde.k12.ms.us or 601-359-3959.