Instructional Materials
Browse through the Frequently Asked Questions or click Submit a Request to submit your question to TEA.
Accessible Instructional Materials and AIM Vendors
- ★ How are accessible instructional materials (AIM) (braille, large-print, audio, and digital) requisitioned?
- ★ What can I do if I haven’t received an order that I placed through an accessible instructional material (AIM) requisition?
- ★ Where can I find instructions for returning accessible instructional material (AIM) after it is no longer needed?
- If a student requires an accessible format, such as braille, large-print, or audio, does the district pay for it?
- How is accessible instructional material (AIM) enrollment updated?
- Why can’t I change the shipping date for my accessible instructional material (AIM) requisition?
FAQs - Accessible Instructional Materials and AIM Vendors
EMAT Access and Pre-Requisites
- ★ I have logged into EMAT, but I do not see any links to order materials.
- ★ I’m a publisher/vendor. How do I obtain access to EMAT?
- ★ I’m a new instructional materials coordinator at a district/ESC staff member. How do I obtain access to EMAT?
- We have completed all prerequisites but still cannot access the links on the Start Page.
- How can I access my district’s Allotment and TEKS Certification form?
- Why can’t I electronically sign the training certificate?
FAQs - EMAT Access and Pre-Requisites
EMAT Disbursements and Requisitions
- ★ How do I find out whether a product is state adopted?
- ★ How do I request a disbursement in EMAT?
- ★ How do I create a requisition in EMAT?
- How can I view my district’s Allotment Report?
- How can I see transactions from previous school years?
- Is there a report I can run to see what has been ordered through disbursement requests?
FAQs - EMAT Disbursements and Requisitions
Publishers
- ★ How do I view orders that have been placed in EMAT?
- ★ How do I lower the price of an adopted material that is currently under contract?
- ★ I have a great program that needs to be in Texas classrooms. What is the first step to submit the material for adoption?
- How do I run a vendor payment report in EMAT?
- How do I mark orders as Shipped in EMAT?
- Do corrected adopted materials require new National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) files?
FAQs - Publishers
State Review Panel
- ★ Will I get paid for my participation?
- ★ If I serve on a state review panel, will I need to pay for my travel expenses?
- ★ How do I apply to serve on a state review panel?
- How do I submit my travel reimbursement forms?
- Can you provide a list of forms that will be required for processing my reimbursement?
- How do I get reimbursed for my travel expenses?
FAQs - State Review Panel
General Form
- ★ What do we do with out-of-adoption instructional materials or materials we no longer need?
- ★ Where can I find guidance on allowable and non-allowable allotment expenditures?
- ★ When do districts get technology and instructional materials allotments?
- How do I update the ESC Contact Information on the ESC Portal webpage?
- How do I access the ESC Portal?
- Can a district use its allotment funds to purchase any instructional materials?
FAQs - General Form
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