Digital Instructional Materials Acquisition Policies for States

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Digital Learning Tab: This current tab provides information and links related to digital learning plans and standards, the adoption of computer science standards and state definitions for personalized learning. Visit the Instructional Materials, Procurement and Professional Learning Tabs for more information on this state.

Offices

Alabama Department of Education

Office of Student Learning

Department of Finance: Division of Purchasing

State AEM Contact (Accessible Educational Materials Contact)

DIGITAL LEARNING PLANS & STANDARDS

State Digital Learning Plan

Alabama has a state digital learning plan.

Alabama has an independent state level educational technology plan and revises the plan every 7 years.

State Requirements for District Digital Learning Plans

Alabama has requirements for districts for digital learning plans.

Independent district level educational technology plans are required by the state and are revised annually. The state provides planning support through templates, webinars and face to face meetings. The district technology plans are used to determine the educational technology activities in each district; to determine the infrastructure and the technology devices in each district; to determine a sufficient ratio of technology tools to students; to determine where state assistance is needed; to determine the possibility of grant opportunities.

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DIGITAL LEARNING PLANS & STANDARDS

State Digital Learning Plan

Alabama has a state digital learning plan.

State Requirements for District Digital Learning Plans

Alabama has requirements for districts for digital learning plans.

Digital Learning Standards for Students

Alabama has digital learning standards for students.

State Personalized Learning Definition

Alabama does not have a unique state definition for personalized learning.

Adopted Computer Science Teacher Association Standards

Alabama has not adopted the CSTA standards.

K-12 Computer Science Standards

Alabama currently have K-12 computer science standards.

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Definition for Instructional Materials

Alabama has a definition for instructional materials/textbook.

Includes

Digital

Definition for Open Educational Resources

Alabama does not have a definition for open educational resources.

Definition for Accessible Educational Materials

Alabama has a definition for accessible educational materials. The definition is based on

Federal Definition

Definition for Accessible Technologies

Alabama does not have a definition for accessible technologies.

State Statute - Instructional Materials Adoption

Alabama has a statute for the adoption of instructional materials.

Materials Adoption Includes

Digital Materials

Online Content

State Statute - Requires Implementation of Digital Instructional Materials

Alabama does not have a statute requiring the implementation of digital instructional materials.

State Statute - Allows Implementation of Digital Instructional Materials

Alabama does not have a statute allowing the implementation of digital instructional materials.

State Statute - Online Course Requirement

Alabama has a statute requiring students to take an online course prior to graduation.

Out of School Access Instructional Materials

Alabama provides guidance to LEAs in the use of digital instructional materials outside of the classroom.

Guidance Selection Accessible Digital Instructional Materials

No, our state does not provide information, examples or guidelines to LEAs to support the selection and acquisition of accessible digital instructional materials.

Guidance Selection Accessible Technologies

No, our state does not provide information, examples or guidelines to LEAs to support the selection and acquisition of accessible digital instructional materials.

eLearning Days/Inclement Weather

Alabama does not provide guidance to districts for possible solutions to scheduling issues posed by inclement weather.

Review of Instructional Materials

Alabama does not have a process for the review of instructional materials.

Review of Instructional Materials Outcomes

Alabama does not have a process for the review of instructional materials outcomes.

Posting of Reviewed Instructional Materials

Alabama does not post state reviewed instructional materials.

Districts Required to Purchase State Reviewed Instructional Materials

Alabama does not require districts to purchase state reviewed instructional materials.

Districts Required to Follow State Review Process

Alabama does not require districts to follow the state review process for the review of instructional materials.

Regional Support - Review of Instructional Materials

Alabama does not have an Education Service Agency (ESA) or other regional organization that has a process for the review of instructional materials.

Regional Support - Posting Reviewed Instructional Materials

Alabama does not have an ESA or other regional organization that posts reviewed instructional materials.

Content Management System: State Hosted or State Master Contract

Alabama has a state hosted content management system or a state master contract for a content management system available to schools and districts.

Learning Management System: State Hosted or State Master Contract

Alabama does not have a state hosted learning management system or state master contract for a learning management system available to schools and districts.

State Resource Repository

Alabama has a state resource repository.

Includes

OER

Free resources with copyright restrictions

Dedicated State Funding

Alabama does not have dedicated state funding.

Funding - District Options

Use local funds

Collaborate with other districts

Partner with non-profits