Instructional Materials

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Browse through the Frequently Asked Questions or click Submit a Request to submit your question to TEA.

Accessible Instructional Materials and AIM Vendors

FAQs - 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?

EMAT Access and Pre-Requisites

FAQs - 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?

EMAT Disbursements and Requisitions

FAQs - 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?

Publishers

FAQs - 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?

State Review Panel

FAQs - 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?

General Form

FAQs - 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?